October 2010
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Washington, DC and the Smithsonian
During the week of October 18th, I did some work for the French Embassy in DC, where I gave a series of presentations on marine life and photography as part of the “Kids Euro Festival”. Most of my presentations were at the Embassy’s large theater. I also introduced the film “Oceans” with Olli Barbe and Yvette Mallet of Galatee Films at the Smithsonian on the 19th. ...
Blue Whale feeding on Krill
I shot this image off the San Diego coast in early October, 2010. I have been waiting since 1988 for an opportunity like this. Although I did get a couple of very nice shots of blue whales underwater during the “Oceans” shoot, I did not get a “feeding” shot. This animal came under me, and I saw the krill ball it was going to eat. I kicked like mad to get in position for...