Also want to thank you for sharing–great shots. Sad to hear about boaters not respecting their already-diminished lives (and numbers) instead of attempting to immediately try to alleviate any motor-noise and proximity-caused stress as much as possible. Someone once told me that if one can get good photos depicting blatant violations, showing boat numbers/names, they can be forwarded to the authorities. Don’t have the details but they might be available on-line. When I was young (many decades ago) and lived in southwest Seattle, our family would see huge pods of close to a hundred or so, spreading across Puget Sound as they were following the salmon runs. The currents off of Brace Point near Fauntleroy attracted the fish and the orcas would often stop for many minutes to feed and cavort. It’s a cherished treat to see them in any number, or documented in recent photos such as these!

What a beautiful sight!!!