Killer Whale Duo, Lynn Canal, Southeast Alaska – Image 2427

Two large adult killer whales or orcas swim up Lynn Canal just north of Juneau. Killer whales are really the largest member of the dolphin family and our the Apex predator of the ocean. In long-ago whaling days, whalers watched them kill whales and referred to them as “killer of whales.” Over time the name got shortened to killer whales. This photo illustrates the month of May in my 2006 Southeast Alaska Calendar and can be found on page 48 on my book called Alask’as Watchable Whales. Camera: Nikon F5; Lens: 80-200mm f/2.8; Film: 35mm Velvia slide film-Mark Kelley