Kamis, 01 Juli 2010

Happy Canada Day!






Happy Canada Day! Five Star Whale Watching would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Canada Day.

L-pod & Eagles! June 30, 2010.



























Here are just a few images from this mornings encounter with members of L-pod, including the L12 sub pod!

We headed out this morning and headed over to False Bay after receiving a report from Ron Bates, MMRG, that members of L-pod had been spotted south of Lime Kiln Lighthouse!

As we arrived on scene we could see two separate groups of L-pod, one just south of Pile Point and the other group a little south of False Bay. We could see a lot of foraging (hunting for Salmon) from various members of L-pod. Marine Naturalist Rachel & I managed to i.d. a number of L-pod including L79 "Skana", L89 "Solstice", L22 "Spirit", L85 "Mystery", L25 "Ocean Sun", L12 "Alexis" and L41 "Mega" along with his sister's L77 "Matia & L94 "Calypso".

We witnessed a couple of breaches and several tail slaps as we sat watching the Orcas travel back and forth. Our closest encounter was by L79 "Skana" who we watched in awe as he chased a Salmon!

On our way home we stopped off in Oak Bay and saw a couple of Bald Eagles as well as Harbor Seals!

What a way to end the month of June and Orca awareness month!

Fail Compilation June 2010


The most rude women football player

A cute girl on the University of New Mexico's soccer team shows her nasty side.



How to Tag Graffiti Alphabet Letters

Graffiti Alphabet A-Z

Graffiti street art does not always have to be done outside. You can learn the alphabet by practicing your tag in the paper, adding slowly grow, and develop your own style. Many people start with a tag write my name in graffiti, but to fully develop your style, start by tagging alphabet.

Things You Need to prepare:
  • Pencil
  • Eraser (either vinyl or crushed)
  • Mixing equipment
  • Book sketcher
  • Markers
Step 1:
Using sketchbooks and pencils, explore and take impressions style. Are Asian, Indian, Persian, or Arabic, thinking dynamically as you move smoothly. Think dramatic. Your tag is your signature, and only when you learn to sign a check, you should feel comfortable. Make sure that you can still read the alphabet.

Step 2:
Add the element tag by deleting the final letter. You can add an arrow to give a sense of direction. Add the developing world such as spinning or complementary to the structure of the letter. Symbols can be added to your alphabet as well.

Step 3:
Because the letters are so important, it is important to develop a pattern of letters. The best place for beginners is with the bubble letters. Use a circular motion which is different from the wrist to the paper. Letter overlapping but not connected.

Step 4:
After sufficient sketches, using strong lines to outline the letters with markers. Use dark colors to add a shadow, and third, to add a lighter color of light, like stars, or light sources. Because the letters are fat, you can add extra symbols or writing on the papers. Use lowercase letters to write, or symbols specific to you.

Pictures of L12's & Gray Whale by Ron Bates, MMRG! June 30, 2010
























Here are a few images by Ron Bates, MMRG, from today's encounters with the L12 sub pod and a Gray Whale!