Orca Collection (page 4)

Orlando Saving Olympia From Sea Monster Orca
Orlando saving Olympia from the sea monster. An episode from Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso. After a print by Francesco Bartolozzi from the painting by Ludovico Carracci

Killer whales, or orcas swimming in Frederick Sound, Inside Passage, Alaska

Pod of Killer whales off the coast of Alaska
Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) traveling in the Lynn Canal with the Coastal Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Biggs Killer whales or Orcas at sunset, San Juan Islands, Washington
Biggs Killer whales or Orca (Orcinus orca) swim toward a colorful sunset in the San Juan Islands; Washington, United States of America

Silhouette of Chilkat Mountains and an orca with a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water in the Lynn Canal and a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at

Silhouette of an orca with dorsal fin up and a blow cloud reflected in the sunlight, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca (Orcinus orca) with its dorsal fin sticking up out of the water on the Lynn Canal with a blow cloud reflected in the warm sunlight; Inside Passage, Alaska

Pod of Orca whales surfacing, Alaska, USA
A pod of Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with their fins at the surface of the bright blue ocean water of the Lynn Canal and the snowy mountains along the coastline in the background, Inside Passage

Killer whale surfacing at sunset, Alaska, USA
Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) jumps from the surface of the water in Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background at sunset; Alaska, United States of America

Rear view of a killer whale swimming away

Family group, killer whale calf, orca, Johnstone Strait, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Family group, killer whale calf, orca (Orcinus orca), Johnstone Strait near Robson Bight (Michael Biggs) Ecological Reserve; Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Orca whales blowing water with the Coast Mountains in the background, Alaska, USA
Orca whales (Orcinus orca) from AF22 Pod, blowing water reflected in the sunlight in the Lynn Canal with the Coast Mountain Range in the background; Admiralty Island, Alaska, United States of America

An orca whale swims in the Inside Passage of the Lynn Canal at sunset, Alaska, USA
Silhouette of an orca whale (Orcinus orca) swimming in the water way of the Inside Passage at Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background, covered in the pink hues of the sunset; Juneau

Orca spyhopping, Inside Strait, Southeast Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a killer whale, spyhopping to get an above surface view of its surroundings, Chatham Strait, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Killer whale (Orcinus orca) surfacing beside the Chilkat Mountains at sunset, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale, Hebert Glacier, Lynn Canal, Coast Range, Alaska, USA
Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a Killer whale, Inside Passage, Lynn Canal, Hebert Glacier, Coast Range mountains; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod in Chatham Strait, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Chatham Strait at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod, Lynn Canal, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal with Chilkat Mountains in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca Whales, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal with Herbert Glacier and Coast Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Orca whale pod
Orca whale (Orcinus orca) pod in Lynn Canal at sunset, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whale, Inside Passage, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Killer whale (Orcinus orca), also known as Orca, swimming at dusk in the Inside Passage of Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Humpback Whale, Inside Passage, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming at dusk in the Inside Passage of Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Killer Whales, Inside Passage, Chilkat Mountains, Alaska, USA
Killer whales (Orcinus orca), also known as Orca, swimming at dusk in the Inside Passage of Lynn Canal with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Alaska, United States of America

Orca Whale, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
An Orca (Orcinus orca), also known as a Killer Whale, surfaces in Lynn Canal on a summer afternoon, the tall dorsal fin of this individual identifies it as a mature male, Inside Passage; Juneau

Two Male Orca Whales, Or Killer Whales, (Orcinus Orca) Surface Near Juneau In Lynn Canal, Inside Passage; Alaska, United States Of America

An Orca Whale, Or Killer Whale, (Orcinus Orca) Surfaces Near Juneau In Lynn Canal, Inside Passage; Alaska, United States Of America

Composite: Male Orca Whale Surfaces In Lynn Canal With A Rainbow And Spring Rain Shower In The Background, Southeast Alaska

The "blow"Of A Male Orca Whale Catches The Evening Light Creating A "rainbow"In Its Mist With
The " blow" Of A Male Orca Whale Catches The Evening Light Creating A " rainbow" In Its Mist With Herbert Glacier In The Background, Lynn Canal Near Juneau, Inside Passage

A Group Of Orca (Killer) Whales Come To The Surface On A Calm Day In Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, Alaska, Near Juneau

Composite: Orca Whale Surfaces In Favorite Passage With Eagle Glacier And Coastal Mountains Beyond, Tongass National Forest, Inside Passage, Alaska

Orca Whales Surface In Lynn Canal With Chilkat Mountains In The Distance, Inside Passage, Alaska

Double Breaching Orcas Bainbridge Passage Prince William Sound Alaska Summer Southcentral

Orca Whales Surface Along A Forested Shoreline In Alaskas Inside Passage, Admiralty Island, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska

Composite: Close Up Of Orca Whales As They Surface In Lynn Canal With The Coast Range Mountains In The Background, Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska

Orca Surface In Lynn Canal Near Juneau With Herbert Glacier And Coast Range Beyond, Inside Passage, Alaska

Orca Whale Breaching Cross Sound Inside Passage Se Ak Southeast Alaska Summer

Orca Whales Surface In Lynn Canal At Sunset With Coast Range In The Background, Alaska

Orca Whale Breaching Glacier Bay Composite Se

Composite: Orca Whales Surface In Favorite Passage With Eagle Glacier And Coastal Mountains Beyond, Tongass National Forest, Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette Of A Pod Of Orca Whales In Lynn Canal With Chilkat Mountains In The Background, Inside Passage, Southeast, Alaska

Two Killer Whales Surface In Lynn Canal At Sunset With Herbert Glacier And The Coast Range Mountains In The Background, Inside Passage, Southcentral Alaska, Summer. Composite

Pod Of Orca Whales Surfacing In *Favorite Passage* Of The Lynn Canal With Herbert Glacier And The Coastal Mountains In The Background In Southeast Alaska

Orca Whale Surfaces In Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, Alaska

Orca Whales Exhale (Blows) As They Surfaces In Alaskas Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska

Composite: Orca Whales Surface Along A Forested Shoreline In Alaskas Inside Passage, Admiralty Island, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska

Orca Surface In Lynn Canal Near Juneau With Coast Range Beyond, Inside Passage, Alaska

An Orca Whale Exhales (Blows) As It Surfaces In Alaskas Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska

Orca Whale Surfaces Along A Forested Shoreline In Alaskas Inside Passage, Admiralty Island, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska

Canada, Vancouver Island, Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) At Sunset

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The majestic orca, also known as the killer whale (Orcinus orca), is a sight to behold. With its sleek black and white body, it commands attention wherever it goes. One such magnificent creature is Mel, an adult male who was around 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken in March 2006. In the stunning coastal region of Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Mel can be seen hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach. Not far from there, at the Vancouver Aquarium in Canada, another killer whale captivates visitors with its grace and power. Breaching out of the water with sheer force and elegance is ML522 - a true spectacle that leaves spectators in awe. But breaching isn't just for show; it serves various purposes for these intelligent creatures. Just like Mel attacking young South American sea lions off the coast of Argentina or spy hopping like ML967P does near shorelines – they are all part of their natural behavior. In Shetland, Scotland's picturesque waterscape during April months each year sees pods of orcas surfacing together. The harmonious display showcases their strong social bonds and cooperative nature. Traveling across continents to Pacific Northwest ml96p breaches through the waves while forming superpods with other pods in Johnstone Strait located in British Columbia, Canada - an extraordinary gathering that demonstrates their remarkable sense of community. Even further south along Monterey Bay's coastline in California lies yet another breathtaking encounter with transient type killer whales breaching during active socializing phases. These incredible moments were captured by photographers lucky enough to witness this rare event firsthand. Whether it's hunting prey off remote shores or engaging in playful breaches among fellow pod members worldwide – every sighting reminds us why these magnificent creatures have earned their reputation as kings and queens of the ocean.