The Amazing Story of the Diver and the Whale

Amazing Story of the Diver and the Whale

The following incredible photos have been taken of a remarkable encounter between a 50-feet humpback whale and an extremely courageous diver.

The Diver and the Whale Bond

While there is a constant risk that the humpback could move his body and kill the diver without even meaning to, these photos show how the diver and the humpback whale actually seem to connect and spend a time cruising through the ocean together.

Spectacular Underwater Photography

The opportunity to shoot photography this spectacular under the water does not present itself very often. These amazing photos were taken in the South Pacific, close to the Hawaiian Islands last week by underwater photographer Marco Queral, from South America.

Whale Behaviour

Queral says that the personalities of humpback whales are very particular and they are the ones that decide if you are going to get good photos or not. He says the whales are very intelligent and sometimes they will be in a mood to let you photograph them, and sometimes they will not.

Attracting the Whale’s Attention

Queral has several tricks for attracting the attention of whales and other creatures that he likes to photograph. For example, when photographing dolphins, he often does some somersaults and acrobatics to catch their attention as it heightens their curiosity, making them excellent subjects. Nevertheless, photos of a huge whale have far more dangerous implications. Their sheer size and power could kill him in a heartbeat, even though he believes they are gentle and peaceful creatures. They are also far more cautious of humans, which may have a lot to do with the fact that whales have been hunted by humans for hundreds of years.