An Orca doing a headstand...??!! by thomasjmitchell

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nature · @thomasjmitchell · Feb 24 '18

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An Orca doing a headstand...??!!

Yep, I saw it and took the photo, looked back at the photo and felt slightly dumbfounded at what this animal was doing. Typically, when orca perform this behaviour it is due to them attempting to flick something in the air, which is something they are hunting - generally a harbour seal... However, nothing was shot up into the sky, which would suggest the orca missed its target.
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*Lucky fishing boat in the background you think? Well, to be honest this private boat ripped over at high speed and practically parked on top of the pod of Bigg's orca so they could have a close encounter with the apex predators of the oceans. How do I know that - well, I watched them do it. Also, their rods are away, which means they weren't out there to fish anymore - they purposely drove on the animals at speed to get into that position.. That type of driving really irks me and I have to bite my tongue in order to not react in a way/say something that I know I will regret later on.*
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<center>**We are only ever here to observe not to interfere.**</center>
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[![IMG_4620.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbq1WRxYvZm8vLYnrS46ecLr8C8gYnnZqVBAZ79fXqZRP/IMG_4620.jpg)](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbq1WRxYvZm8vLYnrS46ecLr8C8gYnnZqVBAZ79fXqZRP/IMG_4620.jpg)
<center>*Headstanding orca.
Click image for view full size.*</center>
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@apiprincz · Feb 24 '18

Captured at the right moment

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@armentor · Feb 24 '18

@thomasmitchell,Timing is everything doesn't do this photo justice.  Sick!

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@cemdos · Feb 25 '18

Omg wouw amazing!

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@davidallenjones · Feb 24 '18

What a great shot. I have some shots like this with Elephants where they are doing really cool thing. Perhaps I will post too. Of course I am not a professional like you though.

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@thomasjmitchell · Feb 24 '18

post away, my friend

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@fikri.akmar · Feb 24 '18

Wow... amazing photo animal. Very good adventure @thomas

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@iamai · Feb 27 '18

Wow! Orcas just showing off, undaunted by the intruders. LOL.

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@jamethiel · Feb 24 '18

So cool to see. And those other people suck.

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@nomannomi · Feb 24 '18

Nice photography . I like your blog dear its so beautifull keep it up

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@thomasjmitchell · Feb 24 '18

thanks! I shall do my best

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@sakib5 · Feb 24 '18

what a timing.... great photo boss @thomasjmitchell

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