The Churchill Arctic summer season continues on and beluga whales are still plentiful in the estuaries around Churchill. This shot by Alex De Vries – Magnifico came on another beautiful day on the Churchill River. There’s nothing like sharing the water with these majestic mammals!
Belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries Magnifico photo.
A couple of fantastic beluga whale shots by resident guide and photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico! The whales have been exceptional this summer…let’s keep it rolling!
Beluga whale underwater in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries -Magnifico photo.
Beluga whales in the Churchill river. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
One of the “coolest” things I have done adventure-wise in my life was snorkeling with the beluga whales in Churchill. The experience can be phenomenal!
The lower Churchill River is often clouded from run off along the banks further south. Therefore, because of the clarity, the mouth of the river or near that area is the best place to view belugas and get close and personal with the beautiful mammals. The downside is that the water is much colder there where it melds more quickly with the frigid Hudson Bay waters. Dry suits with gloves, booties and hoods aide in getting in with the whales and enjoying the day.
These photos by Churchill photographer Alex De Vries – Magnifico portrays just how incredible sharing the Arctic waters with these animals can be!
catching up with belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Snorkeling with the belugas in crystal clear water. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Great visibilty with the belugas in the Churchill River. Alex De Vries – Magnifico photo.
Serenity with the belugas. Alex de Vries – Magnifico photo.
This amazing 3 am sunrise shot of the Hudson Bay break – up by Alex de Vries – Magnifico needs few words to describe! Sunrises in Churchill this time of year are off the charts.
Sunset over the Hudson Bay. Alex de Vries – Magnifico photo.
Alex de Vries – Magnifico took this photo from an ultra light above the Hudson Bay…pretty impressive and gutsy. You can see the ice has broken up in the Churchill River and soon beluga whales will be filling the water in all directions. Enjoy the view!
