The changing of the tide

So today's trip was all about the weather (though we did see two humpbacks and a minke whale, haven't seen a minke in quite a while). The weather was initially very good, the water was glassy and the sky became quite clear.

They stayed that way for around 2 hours, then there was a change that was unbelievably fast. Suddenly the sea transformed from a sea state of 0 to 5, in other words one minute it was perfect then there were waves and white-caps as far as the eye could see. Well that's the great thing about this country and this job, everything is so unpredictable and no two days are ever the same.

Snow white is still here! And a tern wandered into the shot too

Minke whale! This is the best shot you can ever really hope to get when seeing a minke, they're shy and never raise their fluke.

Snow white taking a dive here

I don't believe I've posted a picture of a black-backed gull yet, here you are gentle viewer!

Thanks for reading!