Tag Archives: Peter Cracknell

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Peter Cracknell spotted three or four Orcas, Killer Whales, quite close in on Saturday afternoon. Earlier that day he had photographed a large group of California Sea Lions rafting. Orcas do prey on Sea Lions. Here is a photo of one of the Orcas, heading north.

Orca by Peter Cracknell

Here is a close-up photo Tom Eckles took from a pelagic trip of a male and female Orca. The male has the taller dorsal fin.

Orcas by Tom Eckles

I am also happy to report that the first Gray Whales have been spotted, headed south.

Thanks to Peter and Tom for allowing me to share their photos with you here. To see much more of Tom's photography, here is his website: www.tomeckles.com

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Peter Cracknell photographed a Brown Pelican recently. Its white head tells you it is an adult. Juveniles have brown heads. They are migrating south along the coast now.

An adult Brown Pelican by Peter Cracknell

Rain is hitting the coast today and we are grateful for all we receive. The ocean is making itself heard too with its crashing waves. Carolyn André photographed these waves coming in near Jenner several days ago. The black dots on the right are surfers.

Beautiful surf by Carolyn André

Two more storms are lined up and we say, "Bring it on, Mother Nature!"

Thanks to Peter and Carolyn for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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Peter Cracknell photographed a Harbor Seal resting in the sun. It sure looks happy nestled in on the rocks!

The sun sure feels good - a Harbor Seal rests by Peter Cracknell

Harbor Seals are year round residents of the Mendonoma Coast.

Thanks to Peter for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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We've had early storms, thank goodness, and once they clear, they bring the chance for beautiful sunsets.

October sunset by Peter Cracknell Gualala Sunset 10.25.14 by Richard Hansen A orange sunset in honor of the Giants by Cathleen Crosby

The first was taken by Peter Cracknell, the middle one by Richard Hansen and the last one by Cathleen Crosby. All from different vantage points and all so lovely. I thank them for allowing me to share their photos with you here.