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Biology Professor Photographs Arctic Whales And His Photos Will Take Your Breath Away (28 Pics)
Scientist Audun Rikardsen grew up in northern Norway and has always been fascinated by the whales of the Arctic coast. After becoming a Biology professor, and learning everything about marine life in 2010 he decided to start taking pictures. ''For me, nature photography is about having fun, telling stories, memorizing my moments and showing the public my fascination of the coastal nature, wildlife and culture, often from new and a different perspectives.''
His knowledge of wildlife also helps Rikardsen when he meets deep water creatures. The interesting thing is that when humpbacks dive they sometimes reveal unique fingerprint patterns found on the underside of the tail, and it serves as their 'identity card' for scientists such as Rikardsen.
Once the photographer even befriended a walrus named Buddy, and would often join it in the water to play. ‘‘I could tell whether it was having fun, teasing me, splashing water at my face and talking to me, or whether it was grumpy,’’ Rikardsen told The National History Museum.
More info: Audun Rikardsen Photography | Facebook (h/t: nhm)
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Sharisimone Hampton 7 years ago
Real life Earth magic!! Wow!!! What a incredible gift to receive the opportunity to experience this moment!!!
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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
The ' unique fingerprint pattern' on the underside of the tail - I never knew there was one. Wow, how cool is that?!
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Sharisimone Hampton 7 years ago
This is so spiritual! The mighty whale giving salutations to the sky!!! AND Receives a blessing in return from the (did any one notice?) eagle soaring above!!! A very cool unity of the elements in harmony.
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Nikki Franklin 8 years ago
All your pics totally breathtaking hope one day I get to see one of these amasing animals
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Sharisimone Hampton 7 years ago
"...and here I am on vacation off the coast of..." as if this orca is posing for the pic!
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Sharisimone Hampton 7 years ago
This is powerfully impacting!!! I am truly moved by this photo.
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Speedy_Sloth 8 years ago
Wow I wonder what kind of camera takes these wonderful and breathtaking shots
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Sharisimone Hampton 7 years ago
Are you a professional photographer or a Biologist? I love color filters! Either way, you're good!
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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
Audun Rikardsen is one excellent photographer.... you open the window for others to capture a glimpse of the majestic creatures coexisting on our planet.
Jane The Tiger 8 years ago
Beautiful photos... But the killer whale is actually a dolphin. They actually kill whales though, which is probably how they got their name!
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
Audun Rikardsen is one excellent photographer.... you open the window for others to capture a glimpse of the majestic creatures coexisting on our planet.
Jane The Tiger 8 years ago
Beautiful photos... But the killer whale is actually a dolphin. They actually kill whales though, which is probably how they got their name!
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