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  • čas přidán 22. 09. 2016
  • In this 10 minute mini documentary, Thurston Photo takes you on the experience of a lifetime; swimming with the gentle giants of the sea in the beautiful archipelago's of Vava'u, Tonga.
    In "Tonga", Thurston tells the story of what it felt like to be that close to a wild humpback whale, and annotates on their beautiful nature and kind-hearted instincts.
    Filmed and produced by Philip Thurston.
    Additional Footage by Abraham Joffe
    Music by Hiatus - Becoming | Groundfold - All We Had Is Gone | Biotones & Nazca - How Far Can We Go

Komentáře • 119

  • @terrismith9662
    @terrismith9662 Před 6 lety +139

    She has every reason NOT to trust any human being......and yet, there she is, curious and kind, majestic and beautiful.

  • @stephenberry1205
    @stephenberry1205 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fabulous photography. Awesome Experience.
    We booked in November 2019 and finally realized our dream of a week swimming with humpbacks in September 2023, coming from Australia and Bulgaria.
    Heat Runs, Singers, Mother and Calf logging at surface, or diving out of sight to rise gently and be eyeballed by a calf within 2 metres. Spell binding. Mothers and calves large and tiny, with and without one or two escorts. Captivating ....

  • @stephenberry1205
    @stephenberry1205 Před měsícem

    Northern Tonga is superb.. September 2023 we chose Tonga Blue Lagoon - a family run whale watching resort for 8 guests, its own island & lagoon, down from Vava'u near the whales. Wonderful, hosts, whales and food... we loved it all. A friend from Bulgaria joined these two Aussies.

  • @christineMaccallum-uo3qx
    @christineMaccallum-uo3qx Před 2 měsíci

    Nature is fabulous and fascinating facts and story ❤❤

  • @pinkysunshine2423
    @pinkysunshine2423 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This will be my heaven ❤

  • @moped975
    @moped975 Před 25 dny

    Ich will ja gar nicht die Wale sehen, sondern nur den Typ, der mit ihnen schwimmt! Ich will hören, was er redet und ihm dabei zusehen! Kein einziger Wal kann so sprechen und mit dem Propellerflugzeug irgendwohin fliegen! Wie interessant!

  • @99trance
    @99trance Před 8 měsíci +4

    O my please the piece of music name at 9:00 ? .... It's not any of the three listed in the bio .... Its so dreamy please help me identify it .... Many thanks ❤

    • @James_II
      @James_II Před 4 měsíci +1

      Second that a beautiful piece. Thurston ? Any help please

  • @UseADamnCoaster
    @UseADamnCoaster Před rokem

    6:05 I swear it's like Dr. Evil and Mini Me lol full-sized shampoo and travel-sized 😂

  • @elijahglasser1421
    @elijahglasser1421 Před 2 měsíci

    perfect humpback whales

  • @khatarootube
    @khatarootube Před 7 lety +57

    I'd give a kingdom to have that experience. How blessed you are to get that close.

  • @pinkysunshine2423
    @pinkysunshine2423 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you. All that baby calf knows is to love and shared that with you. God speaking as clearly as ever! Moved me to tears.

  • @joannewlands4438
    @joannewlands4438 Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you, Ollie! How wonderful that your dream to swim with the whales has come true. I think that the whales can somehow hear our hearts yearning to see them...So, I will keep believing that one day my dream will come true too!

  • @deeanncommons8550
    @deeanncommons8550 Před 6 lety +2

    Ballet dancers of the sea. Stunning!!!!!

  • @kathybradbury
    @kathybradbury Před 6 lety +8

    I’m a wildlife artist and love all of nature...but have never had the opportunity to travel and experience the many marvels I get to see because of film and video. It truly is a blessing.

  • @jackielarkin1044
    @jackielarkin1044 Před 6 lety +23

    You have inspired me to plan a trip to Tonga!! I want to swim with the whales.

  • @alexanton9349
    @alexanton9349 Před 6 lety +4

    Oh my... What an soul touching and amazing experience. Sometimes one forget what's to be alive until one see these breathtaking moments. Thanks for the video. 🐋😎👍✌

  • @tyecurtis7228
    @tyecurtis7228 Před 6 lety +6

    Thanks for such a wonderful video. A cowboy that will never see it in real life.

  • @robinrouwen4580
    @robinrouwen4580 Před 6 lety +25

    Wonderful, truely wonderful! With amazing relaxing music, I felt I was diving with the whales myself....
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @msi9209
    @msi9209 Před 6 lety +3

    Goosebumps everytime hearing the beautiful sounds of the whales. 👌😍

  • @maris5888
    @maris5888 Před 6 lety +24

    Oscars should go to films like that. Thank you.

  • @xenenlighten7970
    @xenenlighten7970 Před 7 lety +10

    That place looks like literal paradise

  • @joannewlands4962
    @joannewlands4962 Před 6 lety +9

    Truly magical...to be able to swim with these gentle and majestic creatures, I would believe I was in Heaven amongst angels...how blessed you were to experience these lovely and trusting souls. Your video brings me to tears, and I feel the whales calling me, touching my heart- I am determined now more than ever to see these incredible whales just once in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing your remarkable video!

    • @ollierayer9957
      @ollierayer9957 Před 6 lety +1

      I have felt their calling to come swim with them for over 5 years. And just recently, I have been given the gift to go to Tonga in August to experience this magical miracle to be in their presence. Keep your desire strong, and they will see to it you come swim with them. Trust!

    •  Před 6 lety

      Dear Ollie, we have whales here in Piura, Perú. But authorities say that it is prohibited to dive with them because their behaviour is different when they are mating.. It is an irony to travel to other country when they are near to me :'(

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana Před 4 lety

      @ well it is true whilst mating they are more dangerous. As they have one thing on their minds SEX.An you don't swim with a sea of horney males. The females have it hard enough an their size for each other. Then throw in a bunch of nosey well meaning humans an money hungry businessmen an yeah your government is at least smart....

  • @musicbox2466
    @musicbox2466 Před 6 lety +43

    I wish me and my family could live with them underwater. I belong with creatures that mean no harm and live in unity and harmony. People are too much at this point, they attack those that are kind and respectful towards them and suffer those that mistreat them.

    • @tomtalker2000
      @tomtalker2000 Před 5 lety +6

      I COULDN'T AGREE anymore with you remark. Well said...!!!

    • @UKnowMeIMURDaddy
      @UKnowMeIMURDaddy Před 5 lety

      Are you gay?

    • @denmarknb2
      @denmarknb2 Před 5 lety

      But they harm planktons who are minding their own business..

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana Před 4 lety

      The expression" to suffer a fool over kidness is an endless mistake.

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana Před 4 lety

      @@UKnowMeIMURDaddy are you....nope ur just rude?

  • @travisgrant5608
    @travisgrant5608 Před 5 lety +2

    Stunning! Beautiful! WOW!

  • @tomtalker2000
    @tomtalker2000 Před 5 lety +2

    Simply beautiful...!!! We MUST preserve this before it's gone. Because once it is that's it folks.

  • @rowdy5453
    @rowdy5453 Před 4 lety +1

    it doesn't even look like the humpback is in water it moves so free. damn what a great vid to watch as I'm tokin

  • @dariuscoleman581
    @dariuscoleman581 Před 6 lety +8

    This was perfect

  • @guku_blue_1126
    @guku_blue_1126 Před 5 lety +2

    Whales is beauty of ocean ❤💙💓💔💖💞💝💗

  • @sarahpaulus8744
    @sarahpaulus8744 Před 6 lety +8

    Looks like an amazing experience!

  • @ahmermirza
    @ahmermirza Před 7 lety +10

    the water is so so clear!!!

  • @littledebbie8107
    @littledebbie8107 Před 5 lety +1

    God bless you for sharing something i didnt know i needed. What a healing video! Cheers!

  • @Manuel-hs7gw
    @Manuel-hs7gw Před 6 lety +3

    Amazing shots !
    Such a beautiful world, such a biodiversity, such a wonderful nature
    and so many enchanting creatures.
    How can it be that among so many creatures that in no way do harm,
    must be one living being that causes so much suffering and must bring
    so many destruction ???

  • @user-re7eu9hq6r
    @user-re7eu9hq6r Před 5 lety

    This is so beautiful! And the tears of love flow! Art, beauty and intelligence dancing with life!❤️🙏🏼🌻🕊🌍🐋🌈❤️

  • @emah9748
    @emah9748 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for showing our beautiful 😍 Kingdom Vavau ❤️! Making me miss home so much ❤️

  • @kels6112
    @kels6112 Před 5 lety

    What a beautiful video.

  • @crazybutcool5150
    @crazybutcool5150 Před 7 lety +6

    Looks beautiful. Amazing experience. Thanks for sharing!

  • @RealMargaridaVieira
    @RealMargaridaVieira Před 5 lety

    What a magical encounter 💫 I wasn't even there and seeing these whales being so friendly and still majestic, it makes me lung for the day I will be able to experience something like this. It makes you want to protect them from the dark side of humanity, the peace they exhale does not deserve to be lost. Thank you so much for sharing this moment 😌

  • @AnnisaRiany
    @AnnisaRiany Před 5 lety

    THIS IS INCREDIBLE

  • @tinkerbellblue5142
    @tinkerbellblue5142 Před 5 lety

    Most beautiful video ever 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @donnakawana
    @donnakawana Před 4 lety

    I agree with you.I've always loved the sea.an wish I had the $ to just once see them.... I'm on the adventure of homelessness so no whales for me just vicariously living thru your gift....thanks for making my life better that way....

  • @ginocavicchioli7559
    @ginocavicchioli7559 Před 5 lety

    BRAVO fantastic video

  • @peterandalisajack3200
    @peterandalisajack3200 Před 5 lety

    such beautiful editing. I had this amazing experience in Tonga (Eua Island) last year and my heart is so full. I will never forget the trust and the love that I shared with the whales we encountered and it truly is an encounter that touches your soul in a very deep way.

  • @nanzbrown1467
    @nanzbrown1467 Před 5 lety +1

    Love it I bet it’s us the whales are going they remember ancient times....finally

  • @Jackie_blue_12
    @Jackie_blue_12 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful video.

  • @itBurns1390
    @itBurns1390 Před 5 lety

    Just had my honeymoon there this past July - stayed at the same resort, swam with the same tour company, visited the same caves. I must say, you captured it all so beautifully. Great video!

  • @beanster53
    @beanster53 Před 5 lety

    Breath taking

  • @julianandjoysadventures6944

    I'm going to Tonga! Paradise still exists

  • @ClioMako
    @ClioMako Před 6 lety

    Great video!

  • @greciagarcia8908
    @greciagarcia8908 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful Breathtaking Experience! Such Gentle Creatures. 😍 I loved watching every minute of this video I want to travel to Tonga and break away from the routine!! Thank you SO much for sharing this wonderful moment! 😆

  • @MrsMJfan1
    @MrsMJfan1 Před 5 lety

    so beautifully shot and explained! I spent a week swimming with the whales this year and is such a life changing experience. We had some special time with a very curious calf and her Mum and escort and she too swum clumsily over to me again and again and again (It felt like I was her favourite!!) - Mum turned to me at one point and rolled on her back within inches of me and you are right, they are so situationally aware it is just amazing. No words can really explain but your video did great justice to the experience. Thank you.

  • @lillyt1mix
    @lillyt1mix Před 5 lety

    Very nice and beautiful experience. I'm glad I got to see this vid thanks.

  • @alanagee6043
    @alanagee6043 Před 5 lety

    Such sweethearts

  • @MissKittyVideo
    @MissKittyVideo Před 6 lety +1

    I am so excited to see this great footage of these divers interaction with these amazing creatures of our oceans...Awesome work...I subscribed.

  • @onewithnature1WN
    @onewithnature1WN Před 5 lety

    Awesome! Inspiring! I love all animals but there is something so special about humpback whales, I really want to see them in my life time, even just one time. It would be so awesome!

  • @darakim8208
    @darakim8208 Před 5 lety

    so amazing

  • @belialuedke1880
    @belialuedke1880 Před 5 lety

    Really liked it.

  • @mrwhite-zw7wr
    @mrwhite-zw7wr Před 5 lety

    Very inspiring

  • @wappynightnurse
    @wappynightnurse Před 5 lety

    an absolutely brilliant video!

  • @scamela21
    @scamela21 Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing just amazing...

  • @catarinabatista2237
    @catarinabatista2237 Před 6 lety

    This video made me so so so happy ! I’m so in love with Wales and the ocean! My dream is to be able to go and swim with wales one day
    Great video

  • @arielgordon2522
    @arielgordon2522 Před 5 lety

    my love for these amazing whales is the world so curious friendly and loyal. By far in my opinion these creatures are by far my favourite ❤🐋 god bless these whales😊

  • @mike1884
    @mike1884 Před 6 lety

    Beyond amazing.

  • @verdadesevaidades
    @verdadesevaidades Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this video. Amazing how shows the harmony these animals demonstrate among them and the ocean. We should learn some of that to be better beings in this blue planet. Who’s the intelligent specie ?

  • @atharvasaudagar2039
    @atharvasaudagar2039 Před 6 lety +9

    i love whales

  • @katherenreizel4972
    @katherenreizel4972 Před 6 lety +1

    Just plain WOW.

  • @FSEVENMAN
    @FSEVENMAN Před 5 lety +5

    Protecting a species means nothing if it's not enforced why we allow Japan to consistently kill these beautiful creatures is beyond me something needs to be done

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana Před 4 lety

      For years green peace an sea Shepherd has done so much risked life an limb its a sad shame

  • @raymondj8768
    @raymondj8768 Před 5 lety +1

    Whales are pretty darn smart they can go werever they want and look were they hangout tonga Hawaii smart yes they are !!!!!

  • @WyndhamCrest
    @WyndhamCrest Před 5 lety

    They're are so angelic!

  • @margaretwise5434
    @margaretwise5434 Před 7 lety +2

    Outstanding place. Soon I will be there. I hope we meet one day there. 😁

  • @marlineharrold1937
    @marlineharrold1937 Před 5 lety

    Thanks. :D

  • @Grizzly420M
    @Grizzly420M Před 7 lety +2

    i dont think their being nice i think there just chillin and dont give a fuck

  • @psychedlicsouljam1995
    @psychedlicsouljam1995 Před 5 lety

    I cried it was so beautiful :') i came here because I was trying to get over my fear of the ocean. I've always loved nature but more recently I'm afraid of swimming in the ocean.

  • @karenlumba5377
    @karenlumba5377 Před 7 lety +3

    we're planning to go at the end of july. is that a good time to see the humpbacks or is it too early in the season?

  • @expressmimi6631
    @expressmimi6631 Před 6 lety +2

    Oh wow

  • @inspiredlies
    @inspiredlies Před 6 lety +3

    Awesome video! I was wondering where you got your shirt from? I would love to support!

  • @kingtigershark7197
    @kingtigershark7197 Před 5 lety

    I love whales ❤️

  • @Manda11.11
    @Manda11.11 Před 6 lety

    lovely video and awesome shirt want one !!

  • @psychedlicsouljam1995
    @psychedlicsouljam1995 Před 5 lety +1

    Whales: Elephants of the ocean

  • @sdaqtniftliyeva5645
    @sdaqtniftliyeva5645 Před 6 lety

    Interesting!!!👍👍👍👍

  • @tarahaugo6522
    @tarahaugo6522 Před 5 lety

    Wow

  • @1264bells
    @1264bells Před 7 lety +2

    magic

  • @platelifter6151
    @platelifter6151 Před 5 lety

    I saw like 30 whales diving out when I was a kid it was a beautiful experience like if I was in heaven

  • @gerardine3063
    @gerardine3063 Před 5 lety

    M E R C I ❤️🌿🌺

  • @matthewausburn543
    @matthewausburn543 Před 4 lety

    Beautiful video, just out of interest what company did u do the whale dives with?

  • @nostromo4269
    @nostromo4269 Před 5 lety

    I’m just curious what other place you can swim with whales? Other than under water

  • @robertivey1227
    @robertivey1227 Před 4 lety

    True ! She has every reason . But in my time with ocean creatures , they have always treated me with curiosity and affection . Go figure?

  • @AiMadeWithLove
    @AiMadeWithLove Před 6 lety

  • @Only60GamesPlayed
    @Only60GamesPlayed Před 5 lety

    There is a video somewhere on here that showed a juvenile humpback in no doubt his/her first migration to wherever, and it swam too close to shore and beached itself...they were unable to get back into the water! I’m sure it died...broke my heart!! Whales are the true giants of the sea!!! We gotta figure out a way to keep those damn japanese from killing and eating them...might be the reason for their earthquakes!!!

  • @sandinyabumcrack
    @sandinyabumcrack Před 6 lety

    👌

  • @jjsmama401
    @jjsmama401 Před 5 lety

    If I had only one day left to live, I'd like to swim with these whales.

  • @ryansellars1875
    @ryansellars1875 Před 6 lety

    Mate I'd love to get some tips to go there myself for this experience. Let me know how I can get in touch better thanks!

  • @jasonplayz2484
    @jasonplayz2484 Před 6 lety +1

    MEOW MEOW IM A WHALE

  • @umranlovato5875
    @umranlovato5875 Před 6 lety +2

    I think this is freaking scary

    • @donnakawana
      @donnakawana Před 4 lety

      Why is it scary? Do u think of jaws or some other movies ment to put fear of beauty in you. The world is a vast scary place. But the most deadliest creature is us. Humans are by far the most frightening things on earth!!!!!

  • @vesnamartinec1428
    @vesnamartinec1428 Před 6 lety

    mother, dad send baby .. nice

  • @donderwalvis6772
    @donderwalvis6772 Před 6 lety

    Now i can see the whales...

  • @tongaboxing5376
    @tongaboxing5376 Před 6 lety

    im tongan

  • @lapieuvreoptimale
    @lapieuvreoptimale Před 5 lety

    Next try swimming with whales on land

  • @jetty2415
    @jetty2415 Před 4 lety

    My parents are from Tonga and they never talk about the whales. I don't think our culture embraces them. That's weird 🤔

  • @than217
    @than217 Před 5 lety

    Really could have done without the commentary. Just wanna see the fucking whales.