Whale Watching, Cape Ann

“Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure. Consider also the devilish brilliance and beauty of many of its most remorseless tribes, as the dainty embellished shape of many species of sharks. Consider, once more, the universal cannibalism of the sea; all whose creatures prey upon each other, carrying on eternal war since the world began. "
― Herman Melville, Moby Dick

I've never been whale watching before, so when my sister got all of us tickets for my birthday in July, I was BEYOND thrilled about the prospect!

It's incredible that we're able to venture out, far out, into the Atlantic ocean, where deep, DEEP waters hide these wondrous creatures and if you're lucky you get to hang with the whales for a bit. How awesome is that? I can't even...

They.are.amazing.

Smooth, gentle, ENORMOUS. I felt very small. We all did.

Come with me to Gloucester, Massachusetts where we set off from Cape Ann one early morning...

We mistook this seal for a whale at one point....

And then...

Comments

[elizabeth]

gorgeous views, creatures and light. and I love that Theo came along! I can't imagine being in a small fishing boat with a whale THATCLOSE!

[Anathalia]

Wow, that is incredible! I've never been whale watching and it has always been on my list. Now with your pictures, I know I can't miss it!

[jaime @ laviejaime]

awesome shots! i have never been before either...shameful as ive been in MA my entire life! haha

[Andrea]

Wow! These photos are amazing. You just added a new "must" to my bucket list :)

[Smita]

Thanks everyone, I highly recommend going. I would do it, again.