3600 x 2400 px | 30,5 x 20,3 cm | 12 x 8 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
25. Februar 2014
Ort:
near Isla Carmen, Sea of Cortez, Baja. Mexico
Weitere Informationen:
The Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California) is one of the most diverse seas on the planet, and is home to more than 5, 000 species of vertebrates and macroinvertebrates. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It hosts a number of endemic species, several migratory species such as the blue whale, humpback whale fin whale and manta ray, and large colonies of sea birds and sea mammals. We had an overcast day off Isla Carmen in the Sea of Cortez that brought the krill to the surface during the day (usually krill only comes to the surface when it is cooler and darker, with not a lot of light for photography). The krill attracts small fish (e.g., herring) and this triggers a feeding frenzy for the sea birds and mammals. Blue whales, humpback whales and fin whales were also in the vicinity filter feeding on the krill. The blue-footed boobies were spectacular to watch as they hit the water like bullets to dive down and catch the small fish. You can see their wings tucked in bullet position at larger sizes. The sound was amazing with dozens of birds hitting the water at once. The splashes are individual boobies hitting the water.
