Bondi 12:45pm | Huge whale just rocked into the bay Bondi 12:45pm | Huge whale just rocked into the bay Image No. 8259 Buy Print

Whale 31st July 2008

Waves are pretty good this morning. Damn cold morning though, so the run across the sand to the water’s edge was torturous.

South Bondi had 3-4 footers – some of which were quite hollow. But its fickle with a super strong rip. (beware beginners – you’ll end up in Africa)

Looks like a perfect all-day-offshore…so you really should think about taking off and surfing…but somewhere with decent banks (not Bondi). The charts are showing a swell increase tomorrow so we’re in for a few good days of surfing. Great weekend to get out of town.

Chasing the Whale

The talk of the morning was a huge whale parked in the break at Tamarama (7:05am) amongst surfers. Well it’s just rocked up into Bondi at lunchtime frolicking with the surfers. It’s unbelievable how close to shore it is. 3 choppers circling…camera crews everywhere…just another day of excitement in the big bay.

Later::uge

Bondi 12:45pm | Frolicking with the surfers Bondi 12:45pm | Frolicking with the surfers Image No. 8260 Buy Print
Bondi 7am | Crystal Cathedral,Green Room, Tube, Hollow, Pit, Shack, Hole Bondi 7am | Crystal Cathedral,Green Room, Tube, Hollow, Pit, Shack, Hole Image No. 8253 Buy Print
Bondi 7am | Post wave spray Bondi 7am | Post wave spray Image No. 8254 Buy Print
Bondi 7:30am | Carved from stone Bondi 7:30am | Carved from stone Image No. 8255 Buy Print
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Mary said |

Uge,
How wonderful!! A whale in the bay at Bondi really makes me feel great about the world.
Thanks for letting us in on the news! Such great pics – are you going to follow it up the coast?
You must just love what you do for a living!

Mary

Chris said |

Uge,
Your photos keep getting better and better. The surf looks like you could touch it – so much definition. Love it!

P.S can u get a shot of the whale underwater?

SCUD said |

UGE-

Unbelievable shots..

SCUD

Michael said |

Hi
Just a technical question.When using the 15mm fisheye for your inside wave shots ,what distance do you set your focus on? What ISO and apeture do you set the camera on?
regards Mick

Biggie said |

My wakanaka is in Bondi right now and i shuld have listened to her advice. We could have been having a yogi tchai together by the beach witnessing these amazing scenes, what can i say????
Nature doing what it does best, thnks to those who captured the scenes (wonderful) and hope more whales on the way. To wakanaka…… hang on, will be there shortly for a bit of whale watching.
GREAT!!!!!!!

Uge said |

Sorry Michael, I can’t give away all my learnings over the past few years…if you’re shooting in the water – get out there and all will come to you.

Aquabumper said |

Thanks for beeing there with your camera!
I – L.O.V.E. – THIS – NEWSLETTER

Aquabumper

Lily said |

Missed myy views of Bondi!

Whale pics stunning. Will be great to be back seeing the real thing come October. Cheers!

farideh dunford said |

These pics keep my dreams in sight!!!!

Thanks

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