This is a video slide show of some of my photos of killer whales from 2003 to 2007. I selected some of my favorites out of approximately 5000 photos shot during that time. I have seen some interesting times, seen some of the orcas come and go, but as the song says; lucky time never stops … we go on and in the near future I will be encountering more orcas, taking new photos and new videos to later look back on… Cheers to new experiences and those that have past. I have been fortunate to capture it. This has been a life altering journey.

I have witnessed the story of the orcas hit epic heights. I remember my first whale watching trip back in 1997, no one was around and we were hanging out with a group of whales which are partially now deceased, it was actually Luna’s matriline before he was born.. Interesting no?. Little I would realize later in time, that I would be witnessing one of the planet’s most dramatic stories of life. I felt the power but at the time didn’t realize to what proportion was unfolding although i’d seen it in my dreams. I left Ryerson immediately upon graduating with the hopes of following this dream of orcas and here we are. It’s not always been easy and at points it’s left me devastatingly heart broken but has it been worth it? Yes. I am grateful to the entire Orca community who have allowed me to stand and take my position to cover my own story, of magic. The whale watching industry, the scientific community, non profit, government and the general public. All have been necessary for me to accomplish this unique mix of perspectives. Gracias todo.

Orcagirl Photos from Chantelle Tucker on Vimeo.