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Also, get a good camera with a fast focus and a long zoom so you can stay a good distance away and yet still get some nice photos.
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Counter to some advice above, do not start your motor if you are in the midst of a group of whales. In that situation, put yourself in irons and wait for the whales to leave the area before starting the motor.
will do this in the future, thanks dolphoto
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Also, get a good camera with a fast focus and a long zoom so you can stay a good distance away and yet still get some nice photos.
True - just off Turn Point, Stuart Island, Sept 14, 2009

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