Really really close to a Humpback Whale in Antarctica!

Words will never describe what just happened here in Antarctica. An encounter of a lifetime with a Humpback whale and a brief glimpse into the soul of the ocean.

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© 2020 Richard Sidey / Galaxiid

[zankat]

There is something about a whales eyes that has that indescribable effect on my soul. The whale could be 3 or 50 but those eyes are ancient, worldly and full of wisdom. Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope I get blessed with a similar one in this lifetime.

[tribeofnan]

Absolutely breathtaking! The ancient guardians of our oceans.

[elliewietzel]

What an amazing shot!! You really can see it’s old soul through it’s eyes!

[gwagon]

That is the coolest most breathtaking footage of a whale I have ever seen. Watch that on your 50 inch screen at home...better yet play this on the big totally amazing footage....Gods I wish the footage was longer

[oriwalker]

Wow dude looks unreal! we are so lucky such great beings still survive in the oceans in our times

[cassidystratton]

Why we find this so terrifying is because we are use to seeing animals having all black eyes. This whale has human like eyes.

[sctor]

Just saw this on TikTok. I can't believe I found your Video. I was looking for close up of the eyes after I saw it on TikTok, and yours popped up. You got yourself some amazing footage.

[davidroman]

Just to wonder what the whale is thinking

[emperorjacques]

Why the hell does this terrify me so much!?

[littletimmy]

You can see her gentle soul in her eyes.

[brissadlr]

I’m amazed how these whales don’t really react when a human encounters them up-close

[rpsscorpius]

That's magnificent! Thanks for uploading!

[evanortiz]

That is the most beautiful thing I had ever seen I thought I would never see a whale before

[ibizenco]

Humpback whale returns home in the evening:
"Honey, you can't believe what happened today - I had the most amazing meeting with a human. He let me get so close to him without fleeing. I will remember this for the rest of my life."

[RenatoGuitar]

Nature os really perfect, tks for sharing these moments with us my friend.

[mariarohmer]

In the Antarctica? I had no idea humpbacks were there. This is special and incredible footage. I bet if you saw this whale again it would remember you immediately. It's like it was scanning your whole being. Amazing.

[maddzfunz]

That looks so cool!! I would totally freak out if I was that close! Way to go!

[duxae]

I wonder how good their vision really is, their eyes are almost vestigial at this point they use sound much more

[Arenpat]

These are clearly investigating eyes. Wonderful expression of life.

[laurell]

Amazing. Thank you. This is gorgeous and I woukd love to know what it felt like to be in the water with such a magnificent being.