Tarifa, Spanien (2005/5)

These pictures were taken in Tarifa and the Strait of Gibraltar during whale watching with the Swiss foundation FIRMM in May 2005. Many thanks to Katharina Heyer and all the participants who made this possible. I can warmly recommend this unique experience! I was still taking pictures with slide film with 36 exposures and of course the dolphins jumped whenever I had to change the film. The Nikon D70 was too slow in releasing the shutter.

Bug on flower — Fig. 1: A bug on a flower — Nikon D70, Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/500 s; f=105 mm; f/14.0; ISO 200; 2 May 2005 14:17:52

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Moroccan refugees — Fig. 3: Moroccan refugees on their failed crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar. The engine of their small, completely overloaded rubber boat probably gave out when they tried to cross over at night. They were probably discovered by a Moroccan freighter named "Atlas Casablanca", which turned around in the middle of the journey. We were unsuccessful on the Firmm boat on this overcast morning in search of whales and dolphins. The picture was taken on May 5, 2005 at 10:18 am and is an enlarged detail — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8 D, 1/1000s at 1:4.5 at ISO 400, Tarifa, Spain Nikon D70; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; 5 May 2005 10:17:39

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Moroccan Refugees — Fig. 5: Ships circle the refugee boat to protect it from oncoming ships. Nikon D70; Δt=1/3200 s; f=200 mm; f/3.2; 5 May 2005 10:33:16

EMS — Fig. 6: Reception of Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and police in Tarifa port — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/640 s; f=200 mm; f/5.0; 5 May 2005 11:20:33

Moroccan refugees — Fig. 7: Reception of the Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and the police in the port of Tarifa — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/500 s; f=200 mm; f/4.5; 5 May 2005 11:21:46

Moroccan refugees — Fig. 8: Reception of the Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and the police in the port of Tarifa — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/6.3; 5 May 2005 11:24:00

Moroccan refugees — Fig. 9: Reception of the Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and the police in the port of Tarifa — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/800 s; f=200 mm; f/5.6; 5 May 2005 11:27:55

Moroccan refugees — Fig. 10: Reception of the Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and the police in the port of Tarifa — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1000 s; f=200 mm; f/6.3; 5 May 2005 11:30:07

Moroccan refugees — Fig. 11: Reception of the Moroccan refugees by the Red Cross and the police in the port of Tarifa — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5, 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/250 s; f=200 mm; f/4.0; 5 May 2005 11:34:13

Red Cross parcels — Fig. 12: Reception of Moroccan refugees by Red Cross and police in Tarifa port — Nikon D70, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 5 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1250 s; f=130 mm; f/9.0; 5 May 2005 11:34:40

El Tarifa Jet — Fig. 13: The catamaran ferry "El Tarifa Jet" between Tarifa and Tangier of the FRS. A beautiful ship, but unfortunately the horn sounds so shabby, like someone blowing their nose in a megaphone — Nikon D70, AF Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1250 s; f=105 mm; f/9.0; 5 May 2005 16:50:23

Sea Gull — Fig. 14: A sea gull glides on the wind — Nikon D70, AF Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/640 s; f=105 mm; f/8.0; 5 May 2005 16:59:04

footprint in the sand — Fig. 15: My footprint in the sand — Nikon D70, AF Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1000 s; f=105 mm; f/8.0; ISO 200; 5 May 2005 17:18:09

Barnacles — Fig. 16: Barnacles on a rock during low tide. These small crustaceans cling to a rock and use their fan-like claws to row plankton into their mouths when the tide is in. — Nikon D70, AF Nikkor Micro 105mm 1:2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/400 s; f=105 mm; f/11.0; 5 May 2005 17:31:12

Cockle — Fig. 17: A half shell of a cockle washed up on the beach — Nikon D70, AF Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/400 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 5 May 2005 17:38:12

Salty Bee — Fig. 18: A slightly battered bee that probably went swimming in the sea unintentionally — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/250 s; f=105 mm; f/16.0; ISO 200; 5 May 2005 17:41:22

Fishing net — Fig. 19: A fishing net in Tarifa port — Nikon D70, AF Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005 Nikon D70; Δt=1/1250 s; f=105 mm; f/5.6; 5 May 2005 17:56:52

Fishing boats in the port — Fig. 20: Fishing boats in the port of Tarifa. It's Sunday and all fishermen stay at home. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Anchors — Fig. 21: A row of anchors in Tarifa harbor — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Mediterranean Wadden Sea — Fig. 22: It is low tide on the Mediterranean coast at the causeway to the island, the southernmost point of mainland Europe. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

military fortress — Fig. 23: The islet with the lighthouse on the southern tip of Tarifa is unfortunately occupied by the military and closed to the public. This is facing the Atlantic. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Atlantic beach — Fig. 24: The beautiful long sandy beach on the Atlantic coast of Tarifa is a Mecca for surfers from all over Europe. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Mediterranean Wadden Sea — Fig. 25: Stones covered by green algae in the Mediterranean Wadden Sea zone. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

No pooping — Fig. 26: "Es materia orgánica, pero aquí no sirve. No te cagues!!!" (It's organic material, but it doesn't serve here. Don't poop!!!:. Probably the most beautiful no shit sign in the world — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Mural — Fig. 27: The harbor wall of Tarifa on the Mediterranean beach is decorated with paintings. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Flowers — Fig. 28: Beautiful flowers thrive without organic fertilizer. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Main Square — Fig. 29: The main square of Tarifa, right by the port — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

alleyways — Fig. 30: One of the many pretty alleys in Tarifa's old town — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

alley — Fig. 31: Another pretty alley in Tarifa's old town — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Old door — Fig. 32: A door — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Alleyway — Fig. 33: A sunny alleyway with someone reading a book — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Door — Fig. 34: A door — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

House — Fig. 35: The highest house in the old town of Tarifa. When the Levant blows, there is probably a strong draft up there. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Well head — Fig. 36: A well head, but someone turned off the water. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Fishing boats in port — Fig. 38: Fishing boats in port — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Shipwreck in port — Fig. 39: A derelict fishing boat in port — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Baby pilot whale — Fig. 41: A baby pilot whale jumps out of the water — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Sperm Whale — Fig. 44: A sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) about to dive. The Sperm Whale can be easily recognized by its blowhole, which is slanted to the side. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Sperm Whale — Fig. 45: The fluke of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving down — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Sperm whale — Fig. 47: The fluke of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) diving down — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Katharina Heyer and FIRMM — Fig. 48: Katharina Heyer keeps an eye out for whales and dolphins. She is the founder of the Swiss foundation FIRMM, dedicated to the study and protection of marine mammals, particularly those in the Strait of Gibraltar. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Dolphins on the bow wave — Fig. 49: Dolphins ride on the bow wave of the freighter Pleione and jump exuberantly out of the water. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Bottlenose dolphin jumping — Fig. 53: A bottlenose dolphin jumping out of the water in front of our boat — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Seagulls — Fig. 57: Two seagulls — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Pilot whale — Fig. 58: A pilot whale (Globicephala melas) peers curiously out of the water. The sun and the boat are reflected on his head. — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Seagull — Fig. 63: A seagull about to take off — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Bollard in the port — Fig. 64: A bollard well fertilized by seagulls in the port of Tarifa — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

The FIRMM's boat — Fig. 65: The FIRMM's boat returning from a trip — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Coast — Fig. 69: Tarifa is the city of the wind. All around there are numerous wind power plants on every crest of the hill in order to make optimal use of the constantly blowing winds. — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Port entrance — Fig. 70: Some sort of sacred figure at the port entrance of Tarifa — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Bottlenose dolphins — Fig. 73: Although the animals are sometimes close enough to touch, you shouldn't touch them, as this will frighten you, as their skin is very sensitive. — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

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Cargo ships with smoke — Fig. 81: An Indian cargo ship announces a message with smoke signals: "Help, our ship's diesel has no particle filter!". — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 80-200mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

alley — Fig. 82: Another alley in Tarifa's old town — Nikon F100, Fujichrome Velvia 100F, Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Market hall — Fig. 83: The market hall in Tarifa old town — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Fish market — Fig. 84: The fish market in Tarifa's market hall — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005

Fishing boats in the port — Fig. 85: Fishing boats in the port of Tarifa — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa Spain, May 2005

Carving — Fig. 86: A carving on a door — Nikon F100, AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm 1:2.8, Fujichrome Provia 100F, Tarifa, Spain, May 2005