humpback whales filmed up close and underwater in Bermuda

http://www.filmbaby.com/films/4995 Underwater footage of a humpback whale fifteen miles off Bermuda. I had spent 300 hours over ten weeks trying to film the migrating humpbacks underwater. It was the end of April and I didn't have a minute of footage. And then I was in the water filming dolphins when this whale found me. The encounter was almost two hours long often within inches of the whale. It was also the first chance I had had to use my underwater housing and video camera. I had an overwhelming feeling that I was looking into the eyes of a very intelligent creature. It took me a week to sleep after the experience and a month to talk about the experience without becoming emotional. It is tragic that the Japanese whaling fleet is setting off this year to kill 50 endangered humpback whales, 50 fin whales and 935 minke whales in Antarctica in a whale sanctuary.

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[DrMythology]

Said the humpback whale when he encountered a human

[Sarah Mckenny]

sounds so peaceful its like the soundtrack booth in the garden centre where you buy all the rain and dolphin cds they should have a water,whale piano cd haha :)

[Vera Gordeeva]

Beautiful creatures and beautiful music.You are very good operator.

[Elizvids]

Took my breath away! My pug Spanky is the whale whisperer and loves to watch videos - when I started this one and he heard, he came running. I'd love to film him watching this. Do you mind if I say it's from original footage from awstevenson on Youtube ??

[kisss688]

amazing video

[Andrew Stevenson]

Sure go ahead. Just include my name in the credits.

andrew

[Amy M]

Would it be possible for me to use this footage in my college project in media? I will only use it once for the purpose of creating a ocean like projection around a room. If you permit me to use your footage you will be credited. Thanks for your time :)

[allison saunders]

Aww so cute

[Muserings]

Lovely video - nice sounds too.

For a different view on mans relationship with whales try searching "12.09 killing time"

[Michael Cohen]

Amazing video. Thanks for sharing.