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-I am a zoologist, artist, & nature photographer based in the PNW. I love sharing my passion for the natural world. 📸🌎🐬🐺🐈‍⬛ -they/them 🌈 -All images/art posted are by me unless reposted. -Woke AF -🧩 - http://spyhoppertravels.zenfolio.com

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 2d

Smooth seas, mountain views, and one very photogenic orca — meet Rocky (T2C1). Taken last week near Quadra Island, BC.

#orca #killerwhale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #pnw #canada

A beautiful male orca cruising calm waters at sunset. ©Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 3d

Who needs a break from terrible news? 🙋‍♂️
Here are two young orcas to help with that - one peeking above the surface and the other showing off those cute baby teeth.

#orca #orcas #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada #discoveryislands

Two orcas poking above the surface. One is peeking at the observer and the other is showing off its baby teeth. ©Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 6d

Home ☺️

Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 21d

🫠 silly ducks! 🦆

Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 21d

This is one of my most favorite eagle shots I've been lucky enough to catch. I absolutely love the light coming through the wings.🦅🔆

#eagle #baldeagle #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor #birdsofbluesky #birdsofprey #salishsea

A bald eagle swooping through afternoon light. ©Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · 28d

I had to take the 5:45am ferry to the mainland yesterday, but WOW, was this scene worth getting up early for.

The San Juan Islands with Mount Baker in the background.

#landscape #landscapephotography #sanjuanislands #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife

Beautiful morning view of an inland sea with islands and mountains in the background. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Aug 26

We had a great day on the water yesterday afternoon with two different families of Bigg's orcas. This youngster was catching some serious air. Who says whales can't fly? 😉

#orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Aug 20

Awww, thanks. 😊

Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Aug 20

A Pacific white-sided dolphin peeking up at the camera. I wasn't underwater - this was just a stunningly calm day. I love their curiosity.

#dolphin #dolphins #peekaboo #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

A dolphin peeking at the camera. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Aug 3

Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph a 30-year-old Egyptian Arabian named Rocky—so sweet, spirited, and stunning! What an honor. 🐎✨ #PetPhotography #ArabianHorse #EquinePhotography #Horses #horse #horsephotography

An Arabian horse in a field of grass at sunset © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Aug 2

Happy Friday!

Here's zen moment from Lime Kiln Lighthouse at sunset in the Salish Sea. 🌊🌄

#lighthouse #landscape #landscapephotography #salishsea #sanjuans #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife #limekiln

Lime Kiln Lighthouse at sunset. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jul 14

Today is #WorldOrcaDay! I'm celebrating L87 Onyx and the Southern Resident orcas. With enough salmon, they can thrive again. Their story isn’t over — hope lives in every choice we make to protect them. #orca #wildlifephotography #srkw #wildlife #naturephotography

An orca breaches on a calm summer afternoon. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jul 14

Thank you so much 🙏😊
That's why I post my photos - hopeful that they inspire wonder and care from others.

Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jul 10

The T49As in San Juan Channel on a beautiful fall evening. This family are regular visitors to the Salish Sea. T49A6 "Nebula" is peeking above the surface next to her big brother, T49A3 "Nat".

#orca #orcas #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife

A family of orcas swimming together at sunset. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jun 29

I know the world is in chaos. Here's a happy image to break up doom scrolling.

Pacific white-sided dolphins near Quadra Island, BC. This behavior is often called "popcorning". This image 💯 real and I was very lucky to catch the shot. It's a favorite of mine!

#wildlifephotography #dolphins #pnw

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jun 22

Trying to inject a bit of peace amongst all the heart-wrenching headlines.

A humpback whale diving on a beautiful October morning near Telegraph Cove, BC.

Take care of yourselves and each other. 💙🌊

#whale #humpback #humpbackwhale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

A humpback whale fluking under beautiful morning light. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jun 13

In a world that feels bone-crushingly heavy, I try to lend a moment of peace. Take care of yourself and each other. 💙🌊

Members of J pod swim through the calm waters of the Salish Sea on an early summer morning.

#orcas #killerwhales #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #endangered

A family of orcas swimming through calm waters. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jun 9

It's Monday. 😜
Deep breaths. Be good to yourself. I hope everyone has a good week. 🌊💙

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island during a stormy evening. This is one of my favorite places to watch the sun set.

#lighthouse #sanjuanisland #sunset #landscape #landscapephotography #pnw #pnwonderland

A storm at Lime Kiln Lighthouse at sunset. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · Jun 6

Happy Friday, y'all! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙

#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography

An adult male orca breaching on a summer day. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 30

A young, endangered Southern Resident orca breaching in Boundary Pass on a warm, summer afternoon. Trying to lend a break from all the crazy and offering some happy Friday vibes. 😊 I hope everyone has a great weekend.

#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw

A young orca breaching on a calm, summer afternoon. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 30

I'm so sorry to hear that. Rough day indeed. I hope everyone heals quickly. 🙏

Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 29

This is the mood today. Stuck in the Denver airport. People everywhere. I'm the one screaming in the middle. 🤣 Hope wherever you are, you're having a more relaxing day than I am.

California sea lions resting in a pile. Monterey Bay, California.

#sealions #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

California sea lions resting together on rocks. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 22

"You doin' ok?"

Deep breaths! It's almost the weekend.

Red fox on an island in the Salish Sea on summer morning in 2013.

#fox #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #salishsea #pnw #pnwlife

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 19

It's Monday morning... Is it safe to come out...?

A cute little Pacific tree frog peeking out from behind the cat tail leaves. This definitely embodies my feelings at the beginning of some weeks. 😬

#frog #mondaymood #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #treefrog

A Pacific tree frog peeking out from behind the cat tail leaves. © Katie Jones

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Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social · May 14

Awww, thank you so much! I really appreciate that! ☺️🙏