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Big News coverage in the UK - almost all UK Newspaper picked up a story on Killer Whales (Orcas, orcinus orca) and about there beauty and behaviors.
German photographer Rolf Hicker (which actually lives in Canada - ok, that would be me) photographed Orcas in the wild for over 15 years.
It is great to see that News trying to calm people down with some "nice stories" about wildlife and eco-tourism. I think this is a great step forward to raise public awareness for our environment and animals.
I hope you like the stories - just nice to read something else then wars, economy meltdowns and all the rest going on right now.
Lets enjoy some beautiful animals, there family behviors and forget the rest for 2 minutes!
Please check out our other <a href="http://www.hickerphoto.com/killer-whale-pictures-cat.htm" >pictures of Orca Killer whales</a>
Rolf Hicker snaps killer whales in sync Article from:
October 10, 2008 12:00am
THEY are one of the best, certainly the heaviest, synchronised swimming teams in the world. Nine-tonne killer whales line up with incredible precision to display their talents.
And the real beauty of the performance is that it is enacted entirely in the wild.
The orcas, each more than 6m long, surfaced in the Pacific Ocean off northern Vancouver Island, Canada.
They were pictured by wildlife photographer Rolf Hicker, who has spent 15 years watching them hunt and play.
"There is hardly anything more beautiful than to be in a small boat with the engine off, and to see these creatures break through the surface," says Hicker, 42.
Despite their awesome size and fearsome reputation, orcas are friendly, inquisitive and bright. They are not true whales but the largest members of the dolphin family.
Source: news.com.au
Orca whale trio perform in formation
Last Updated: 5:01pm BST 08/10/2008
Orcas are known for the precision of their displays in sealife centres around the world but rarely are such performances witnessed in the wild.
However, wildlife photographer Rolf Hicker captured this trio off Northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia
"When you are photographing orcas the main thing you need is patience as you have to wait till they approach you," explained the 42-year-old, who has spent the past decade and a half photographing the mammals.
"In order to get good pictures you need to be always ready, I always have one eye glued on the viewfinder while the other eye is searching for signs like blows or special activities.
"My experience helps me to stabilise my body on the always movin
Source: telegraph.co.uk
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