Whales of the Cape

Experience the excitement of photographing humpback whales in their natural habitat while learning to anticipate their behavior and capture the action.

Few wildlife encounters compare with watching a humpback whale emerge from the Atlantic. Join us aboard a whale-watching boat for an opportunity to photograph these extraordinary marine mammals in their natural habitat. From a powerful breach or the sweep of a tail to the quieter details of a whale surfacing or the possibility of a “whalebow” forming in its spout, every encounter offers a chance to observe, anticipate, and create compelling images. Whale behavior and sightings are unpredictable, and no particular action can be guaranteed; that is part of the excitement of wildlife photography.

To help you make the most of the experience, we’ll meet on Zoom ahead of time for a workshop preparation session. We’ll discuss behavioral clues that may help you anticipate the action, autofocus-area and tracking choices, exposure settings with an emphasis on shutter speed, and where to position yourself on the boat for photographic opportunities. You’ll arrive ready to concentrate on watching the whales and responding as moments unfold.

Registration includes your boat admission ticket, but does not include parking ($15-20).
Zoom prep for this workshop will take place from 10-11 AM on 9/25.