Coastal Waterfall, Prince William Sound

I recently submitted some images to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for use in a project called the "Alaska Coastal Mapping Campaign" which will be viewed by the President, Interior Secretary, and other administration officials. It is a honor to have a number of images selected for the project and in the process of searching through my files I came across a few gems that I almost forgotten about, like this one.

Have a great day out there and thank you for following along!

Colin

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World Oceans Day 2020

Three bodies of water representing two different continents and hemispheres - The Tasman Sea from the south island of New Zealand, a humpback whale in Alaska's Prince William Sound, a sunset splash in Puget Sound, Washington - Happy World Oceans Day 2020! May we be better stewards of our precious oceans going forward and fully appreciate the vital role they play to all species. We can all do our part by first reducing and ultimately eliminating plastic waste.

Have a great Monday out there and remember that as a consumer, you have the power to effect real change by choosing which products you purchase and taking simple steps like using reusable shopping bags.

Colin

#saveouroceans #worldoceansday2020

Sunset from Haast, New Zealand’s South Island

Sunset from Haast, New Zealand’s South Island

Humpback Whale Breaching in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Humpback Whale Breaching in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Sunset plash in Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, Washington

Sunset plash in Puget Sound, Whidbey Island, Washington

Hello from Prince William Sound!

Greetings from Ravencroft Lodge in Port Fidalgo, Prince William Sound, Alaska, where I get just enough cell signal in one corner of the building to upload this photo. Our goal this morning was to swim with and photograph salmon sharks. We had one close to the boat but she didn't stick around long, so we came up empty-handed in that regard but on the bright side, there is always room for more bald eagle photos!

Colin

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2,000 Likes on Facebook

This humpback whale image (Prince William Sound, 2014) was making a splash on my National Geographic Your Shot page last week. Speaking of making a splash, my Colin Tyler Photography Facebook page just passed 2,000 likes! I would like to thank each of you for following along and sharing my posts so that I reach a wider audience. As long as I continue to explore, create and share with the world, I am right where I need to be.

Cheers!

Colin

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Dall's Porpoise

Another shot from last weekend - the Dall’s porpoise. If you’ve ever spent time in Prince William Sound it’s likely you saw these little cetaceans swimming alongside the boat. They are playful creatures that resemble a small orca (killer whale) and love to circle around and dive underneath the bow while you are moving, cruising along at speeds over 30 mph, which makes them a challenge to photograph. From time to time, if I’m lucky, I press the shutter at the right moment and freeze the action as one darts past.