Almost Swallowed by a Whale!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video, I document the incredible sea life found near Magdalena Bay off the coast of Baja California, Mexico and how I was in the right place at the right time to capture one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
Special thanks to Nautilus Liveaboards for hosting me.
nautilusliveaboards.com/
Special thanks to my friend & amazing photographer
Allie Vautin @alvautin.media for additional clips of the Marlins.
Thanks to Jeff Lahl for the photo of me in the baitball.
Special thanks to Matthew Aldred.
DISCLAIMER:
I'm NOT a marine biologist. As with all TH-cam content, I encourage independent verification of facts via official scientific and trustworthy sources. I will strive to post citations for any information I discuss here whenever possible. My goal is to use photography and drones to bring awareness to wildlife and the nature around us. I welcome collaborations with scientists to bring cinematic elements to the educational presentation.
For all footage licensing inquiries please reach out directly to me via the contact form on my website.
All music has been licensed for use.
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Interesting there were no sharks during any of these shots (and ironic considering the majority of your content!), was that just circumstance or do they just not operate in this area?
If you watch closely you will see one Sea lion with a missing tail from a shark bite.
@@TheMalibuArtist There's also a swimming fish with a big chunk missing @6:38
You should be VERY proud of this footage. Honestly, this is better that National Geographic; the close up vibrant imagery.
Way better then Nat Geo has done in a long time.... Then again networks go for what would put the best show for raittings then trying to show the truth...
That's way too kind. Thank you!!
I was thinking the same thing. So spectacular. The one still of the whale with its eye closed was neat. The whole video was incredible.
Carlos, without a word of hyperbole, you have some award winning photographs in this lot. The images starting at 7:21 are worth entering into competitions. Also, you may want to contact
National Geographic. I'm not kidding. I feel as if I'm with you in the water. Each individual image is full of drama and I sincerely thank you for sharing your work with us here.
Absolutely..I'm in full agreement
Your work is impeccable. The artistry you weave into your production is inspiring. Well done.
I grew up watching Jacque Cousteau. An amazing individual who instilled a love of the sea and all it's wonderful inhabitants in children everywhere.
I wish every child could view episodes such as this one and learn to appreciate and wish to protect the beautiful and fragile life within the oceans. As always, thank you, Carlos.
Many thanks! I can only hope my 2 year old will have the opportunity.
I definitely share this with my children and grandchildren. Such beautiful film of the vibrant sea life is something nobody should miss.
🐋☮️🐠🐟
I have to assume the whale knew about where you were due to echo location... but still you were within feet of a whale during feeding behavior with the business end pointed more or less right at you... incredible shots and footage. I don't think he meant any specific harm to the other predators (including you) but I do suspect he was showing everyone who the big boy at the bait ball was. Definitely gave off "look at me flex" vibes especially after that entry. Maybe I'm wrong but it was still some really nice footage to see. Big thanks!
Oh my gosh. Bryde's whales are so often surprise guests at filmed bait balls that it's getting to the point where somebody is actually going to accidentally end up in the mouth of one! Not that they could swallow a human; I believe their throats are too narrow for that (though I could be wrong). But I still don't imagine it would be much fun for the hapless diver - or the whale!
Absolutely stunning photographs, Carlos. Just wow! 😍
Congratulations! Not many people have shots like that. Wonderful. Words do fail us sometimes, it's okay ... that's where the heart takes over. ❤
I wish I could of experienced so many of the things you do...Malibu artist... I have cancer and only have a few months to live and I know I will never experience the things you have ..and at 36 I feel like my life is somewhat of a disappointment ... But your videos make me happy for you....
Amazing adventure and gorgeous footage. Thanks for sharing all this beauty with us!
You are one lucky hombre, my friend! This film brought tears of splendor to my eyes. Thanks so much!
Please tell me that you entered those still shots in the National Geographic Annual Photo competition? They were by far some of the most incredible I've ever seen.
I love all your footage, it's so high in quality and beautiful. Congratulations and keep going.
Carlos, one thing I can count on when I see any of your videos pop up on my YT page (feed) - something special is about to unfold. And it ALWAYS does! Step by step, dazzling, shimmering movement of the bait-ball, various participants adding to the motion ( seals) some jotting in then out (marlin) then engulfing you for the BIG surprise. WOW! Fabulous content & photography but also your story-telling. It swept us into the bait-ball with the right accompanying & urgent message at end. To value & protect. Thank you Carlos. 💦💙
A couple of years ago, my husband and I took our underwater camera to the beach in Destin FL (emerald coast). There were so many bait fish and for over an hour we swam and photographed.... It wasn't til much later I realized the gravity of what we had done. As beautiful as it was, it was an incredibly dangerous thing to do because of the sharks that are out there. We didn't see any that day but a friend of mine dropped his Go-Pro under the pier close to where we were. It was shocking just how many sharks were in that area. 😳 That day will forever be etched into my memory however I am unlikely to ever do that again 😂 This footage and the pictures are breathtaking! They certainly rank up there for the best I've ever seen.....
Wow, Wow, Wow!! And thanks so much for sharing the awe. For those of us who would love desperately to be snorkleing/diving there in person but cant, you are the next best thing. Such splendid photography and videography from the different perspectives in those crystaline waters. ❤❤❤. We do need to preserve this gift of our earth.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and I share the same sentiment about nature.
Your footage is amazing , glad you share it with us .
Oh my God! Those photos are INCREDIBLE!!! I really hope that you win an award for some of those photos. If you don't, someone isn't paying attention. Oh and also, I could not be more jealous. You must have been a really good person in your past life.
@nahaniyes - quite possibly, however, Carlos is a really good person in his present life.
This film makes it difficult to be very fearful of water. Thank you.
Wow - that’s incredible - amazing footage and pictures! 🐋
Your videos are just amazing, and they take me to a different place and I feel like I'm right there, and I absolutely love the blissful escape that you provide with your voice and photography. Thank you so much ❤
Wow. This is amazing. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this with us. What an incredible experience ❤
What a beautiful world down there under the surface! Beautiful pictueres, respect. I love and miss the ocean, saludos de Alemania
This is incredible
I am consistently blown away by the footage you put out, when i think it cant get any better, it does.
The calm delivery of your commentary adds to the quality of your content.
Thank you very much
Congratulations! Absolutely breathtaking shots!
I salute your efforts. It seems you're one of the many (but sadly not as many as needed yet) ambassadors for ocean/marine life.
Your efforts I am sure will prove invaluable.
been following for a while, and now you're there dude. What a journey! thank you so much for the quality and message. Keep it up !!
I love so much your Videos shows me the real magic your re catching… what a rare thing
Thank You for sharing you adventures. I always feel a sense of peace after watching one of your videos.
Absolutely stunning
Wow, absolutely amazing pictures and video!!!! So beyond beautiful!!!!❤
That was beautiful, thank you.
Amazing experience and elegant narration. Thank you for sharing. It would be amazing to have that in 3d !
Stunning. Thank you. Worthy of an award.
Stunning photos, amazing experience!
Stunning! Well done.
I have no idea how you produce such beautiful and amazing videos, with such high production value. But I am ecstatic that you do! I find your narration to be on par with David Attenborough.
By the end of this video, I had goosebumps! Thrilling!
Hypnotic. Unreal. Inspiring. I truly hope you submit some of these photos into contests, they're breathtaking and dynamic.
Many thanks Kadia! I've never submitted to contests before. Maybe I will. Thanks.
Goosebumps after Goosebumps!!! 🐋🐠🐳🐟
This is beautiful.
This video is very mesmerizing. I could watch this for hours. Thank you so much for sharing 💖🙏
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! SO blessed!
That quote is absolutely true.
Beautiful photos.
That's definitely an adventure for sure!
Amazing! Great video of your experience. Wow
Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Love your work!
Life has presented you with many gifts! Thank you for sharing.
That has to be the most intense 8 plus minutes that has ever been recorded !
Finally!!! I've waited for this!
Just beautiful 😊
What absolutely incredible footage and photos!!! And such a magical and amazing experience!!! Thank you
Thank you for taking us with you under the sea. All your videos and pictures are beautiful. I really love the sea but I'm too afraid of it to imagine living such a breathtaking experience as you did. Watching this video gave me an opportunity to nourish my dreams of meeting a whale swimming freely in the open sea. Thanks for offering your work
Thanks for the Jacques Cousteau Comment.....so true. Grew up watching that guy. Cool❤
Thrilled for you!!! You’ve worked long and diligently at your craft, with unusual passion, so that you were ready for that moment: your instincts were trained, and your abilities were honed so that you could fully bring it all to bear while still being present to enjoy the spiritual nature of that encounter. Well done!
Beautiful moments , thank you for sharing them with us 🕊️
Bravo x a million !
Absolutely wonderful, what an amazing adventure - thank you for taking us along 😁💖
you are a tender soul
Magic!
Just beautiful, thank you.
Such an awesome experience for you. I know you were ecstatic without words in that moment. ❤ love it.
Wow! Absolutely incredible! Thank you again TheMalibuArtist 🦈
Glad you enjoyed it!
You seem to have so many memories that will last you a lifetime. What a dazzling array of moments you have brought to us Carlos. I would have been terrified to wind up inside that ball with the marlin about; he could do some serious Steve Irwin-type damage! {Shudder}
Absolutely amazing!
So profoundly beautiful
Such amazing footage! Absolutely stunning the beauty of animals in the ocean 😍
Magnificent! Remember the quote by Cousteau at the beginning of this wonderful film.....the ocean one enjoyed will never let go
stunning! Well deserved for all the work you put in. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Magical!!❤
Wow, wow, wow, this must have been the most awesome moment of your trip. Carlos thank you for sharing this amazing footage. I always look forward to your video's. ❤❤❤
So beautiful it made me cry
Vielen Dank Carlos für diese spektakulären Aufnahmen.
The photos are exquisite: beyond-words-beautiful!
Wow those images ❤
Many thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this. Oh My heart ❤
Amazing!! 🐋
Magical. ❤
This is incredible..... I'm so in love
Just breathtaking ❤
Thanks!
what an experience. thank you for sharing
This is series of videos is my personal favorite of your content. You do a lot of good for the community
Amazing!!😮
What an amazing video!!! Thank you so much for sharing this ❤
Thank you for sharing your amazing story and pictures with us. I love your work. From South-Africa
I feel really sorry for these schools of fish. F
Beautiful video. This planet is so magical. ♥ Thank you for sharing these wonders with us.
Great job
As my grandfather always said: "Son", he said, "never swim in someone’s lunch. - Never!”. 😄😄👍👍👍
I’m what memories you are going to have.doing things that people like me can only dream of,thank you for sharing ❤
Incredible. So awesome just to see this video. It must have been over the moon to have been there.
Thanks!
Thank You❤
Whow - Whow - Whow! That captures are insane, absolutely extraordinary! Congratulations! What a great moment!
7:07 Look at the beautiful grooves on that whales rorqual,.so beautoful!
Spectacular footage. Well done!
Yep, whenever there’s a school of fish, there is always a feeding frenzy!
Another awesome video. You live an amazing life
Amazing footage of a bait ball and the predators after it Malibu!
Awesome 🎉