ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photos by Cristina Mittermeier @mitty | Flanked by two of her pod members, an orca pops up to survey the surface off the coast of British Columbia just as a gull swoops low. This peculiar behavior is known as spyhopping, an impressive display of strength and ingenuity that allows cetaceans to get a good look at their surroundings. Orcas truly represent the beauty and grace of ocean life. Their synchronized movements directly reflect the close bonds they share with their family unit as they navigate the ocean’s vast expanse. What I love about this photograph is how, after hours of shooting, it was as if all the forces of nature came together in the most joyful and spontaneous composition—a fitting tribute to these ocean ambassadors and all the wonder they bring to our world. Follow me @mitty to see more of our planet’s marine wildlife as I work with @SeaLegacy to protect their fragile ocean ecosystems.」6月4日 1時00分