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Eye of the Whale

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Bryan Austin takes portraits and, like all top portrait photographers, works intimately with his subjects. Bryan's models, however, are enormous whales who approach him in the open water. Stitching together scores of shots taken only a few feet from the whales, he produces life-sized prints in stunningly high resolution. "Capturing the eye is central" to the portrait, says Bryan. "It is a way for two minds to connect." The photographs are exhibited in whaling nations to peacefully inspire a moratorium on whale slaughter.

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Learn more about Bryan's photographic technique and his amazing underwater experiences with these great animals in Kate Miller's documentary film, In the Eye of the Whale.

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Reflections (13)

Judy Griffith Gill

I grew up with Orcas and Grays passing by my family's dock on their way to the Skookumchuck Rapids on the southern BC coast. Their songs inspired one of my novels a few decades ago. Thank you for sharing and for all you do to keep these lovely, mystical creatures thriving.

nVJJD

Until those who come before us are respected…little will be understood. Education exceeds trust funds. May be No oceanic view, but captured the scene frolicking around. NVJJD

Josie

Simply breathtaking and magical. Thank you for your compassionate wor.

Deepak

Whales are magnificent living species and compassionate .Thank you for your commitment to them .

Mariejo

Sooo Touching. I am deeply grateful that there is a Human Being on Earth wat the same time as I, who is willing to dedicate himself soo entirely that he carmaker a profound difference to the livess
Of these extraordinary Beings♡♡♡

Diane

So beautiful, such compassion Bryan shares for his work to change how some nations see whales and to enlighten the rest of us. Whales are extraordinary creatures and we want them to be around forever. xxx

Nancy Di Giorgio

I am so grateful. This project is beyond the senses. Bryan is a magician. He manifests Beauty and I the beholder beyond enriched to see the whole body and the EYE. For many years I have collected pictures of the eyes of the whale. I also have the great JOY of having the inner ear bone of a whale! Whales hold the secrets of Lemuria - this truth behind their eyes. Every five years they change their song. This sacred vibration -evolution -in in our atmosphere! Peace.

Kristin Pedemonti

Moved to tears. Such profound beauty and wisdom captured. Thank you.

Barbara B. Reis

I am fascinated by the aspect of a whale's eye. What happens in the whale when it connects with a human
via its eye?

Sheila Laffey

So inspiring and profound! Thanks for sharing. These creatures, and others -- on the sea and the land --
are calling on us to protect them. Let's not keep letting them down!

Eugenia

What inspired you about this video?The Eye of the beautiful whale along with the simple, quiet narrative of the Bryan Austin. The portraits of whales are stunning even on my little ipad screen. Thank you, Bryan Austin, thank you.
The faces of the children looking at the photographs made me smile tearfully.

Monte Hannah

Awesome video; we have a lot to learn about ocean life

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