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« Il est là. Il habite ici. »

Survivor a été identifié en 2009. Nous l’avons retrouvé en 2023, en 2024, puis encore cette année, dans la même zone.

Un cachalot photographié saison après saison au même endroit est un résident : cette zone est son habitat, à l’année.

Le Couturé vit là également. Son dos porte une déchirure ouverte par un choc frontal avec un navire.

Les grands bateaux traversent cet habitat à pleine vitesse, et les cachalots sont heurtés avant d’avoir perçu l’approche.

Nous demandons de ralentir, de la côte jusqu’aux 12 milles.
🎙️ François Sarano, mission cachalots 2026 🎬 Images Maxime Horlaville, à bord de We Explore, avec le fonds Explore 🔬 Programme La Voix des Cachalots, avec le soutien de la Maison Francis Kurkdjian by @mxhpics

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22 days ago

Deux marques.
Deux univers.
Une même conviction.

Que ce soit sur un catamaran Excess au mouillage ou sur une rivière avec un JAWS dans le sac, l’équipement ne définit pas l’aventure.
Il la rend possible.

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Two brands. Two worlds. One shared conviction.
Whether on an Excess catamaran at anchor or on a river with a JAWS in the bag, the gear doesn’t define the adventure. It makes it possible.

@aubertinp_kayak_fr | @excess_catamarans | @mxhpics

#packraft #jawsexpe #excesscatamarans #lifestyle #adventure by @mxhpics

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a month ago

Some more BTS footage aboard @we_are_explore during @longitude181 ’s “Whale Way” expedition.

One of my responsibilities was to capture vertical drone images of every sperm whale we encountered. These images weren’t just for the communication team, they were also part of the scientific protocol.

From above, drone imagery can help estimate a whale’s length and document small, unique details on its skin that can be used to identify individuals.

Unfortunately, some of those details are often scars and wounds caused by collisions with ships.

And that’s exactly what this mission is about: gaining a better understanding of sperm whales, their behavior, their habits, and where they feed, rest, and travel, to help identify areas where protection measures and speed restrictions could make a real difference.
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#BehindTheScenes #WildlifeFilmmaking #seetheworld #DJImavic3pro by @mxhpics

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a month ago

As some of you may know, I quite often find myself aboard all kinds of ships. Not only for the joy of sailing, but to do my job: capturing images, stories, and memories.
Here’s a small glimpse behind the scenes of my latest adventure aboard @we_are_explore, studying sperm whales along the French Riviera with @longitude181.

Being a one-man media crew means being ready to capture every moment, both in photo and video, without slowing down the action. For that, the Sony A1 II has proven to be exactly the right tool: uncompromising image quality, a seamless switch between stills and video, and a much lighter, more efficient setup than juggling two specialized camera bodies.

Sometimes, the best camera isn’t only the one that delivers the best image, it’s the one that lets you be ready when the story happens.
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#BehindTheScenes #WildlifeFilmmaking #Onboardreporter #SonyA1II by @mxhpics

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2 months ago

« L'expédition Cachalot - Whaleway 7 s'est achevée.
Après ces plusieurs jours en mer, la coopération entre We Explore les océanographes Véronique et François Sarano, et les scientifiques a été très efficace car elle a permis de documenter scientifiquement les observations sur du long terme.
La venue de notre ministre de la Mer et de la Pêche nous permet de continuer le travail avec les services de l'État, dans l'objectif de définir de nouvelles règles de cohabitation entre les activités humaines et les cétacés, des règles raisonnables et acceptables pour tous.
A bord, We Explore a de nouveau été un bateau formidable par sa simplicité et ses performances au service du Vivant, permettant une écoute et une expérience commune des plus enrichissantes.

A très bientôt en mer ou sur terre. »

Bilou

Crédit : @mxhpics by @mxhpics

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2 months ago

Rivière sauvage.
Pont d’un catamaran.
Même quête de liberté.

@aubertinp_kayak_fr inaugure la Riders Edition d’@excess_catamarans → une série de rencontres entre l’univers de la voile et celui des aventuriers qui repoussent les limites de leur discipline.

Du Costa Rica aux Balkans, Paul descend des rivières que peu d’embarcations peuvent atteindre.  Le packraft JAWS l’y emmène : dans un sac à dos, sur un vélo, ou à bord d’un Excess.

Une seule philosophie → suivre sa propre trace.
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Wild river.  Catamaran deck.  Same quest for freedom.

@aubertinp_kayak_fr opens the Riders Edition series by @excess_catamarans → a meeting point between sailing and the adventurers pushing the limits of their discipline.

From Costa Rica to the Balkans, Paul runs rivers few boats can reach.  The JAWS packraft gets him there: in a backpack, on a bike, or aboard an Excess.

One philosophy → follow your own line.

📸 @mxhpics

#packraft #travel #excesscatamarans #ridersedition #paulaubertin by @mxhpics

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4 months ago

"Knarrarósviti”
#SonyA7IV | 85mm f/1.4 Sony GM
1/1000 sec | f/2.8 | Iso 100
This journey through the land of ice is coming to an end. For three weeks, we explored from the Westfjords to Sauðárkrókur, through the Golden Circle and beyond. And we had a blast.
Otherworldly landscapes, raw elements, untouched nature… but also, sometimes, mass tourism, careless visitors, and profit-driven experiences. Every story has two sides.
But we’ll be back. Probably with our campervan, heading further into the wild, towards the Highlands, Hornstrandir, and the North Coast.
I still have a few images from Reykjavík, but that’s another mood for another time.
Thanks for being part of this Iceland journey.
Any idea on what comes next?
Car rental by @lotuscarrental
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#exploreiceland #toyotarav4 #seetheworld #icelandlighthouse BeAlpha
@morganamrn @camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @urth taken in Knarrarósviti by @mxhpics

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6 months ago

“Íshellir”
#SonyA7IV | 12-24mm f/2.8 Sony GM
1/320 sec | f/2.8 | Iso 100
Íshellir, or ice cave. Seeing a glacier is already something. We don’t often stand in front of such a mass of ice. But stepping onto it, feeling it move, hearing it crack, and venturing deeper… that’s an entirely different experience.
Inside an ice cave, the world changes. Textures, reflections, light, and transparency shape a landscape that feels from an other planet.
But unlike their stone counterparts, this underground world is temporary. A fragile maze of ice, water, and snow, constantly evolving, and inevitably melting. It could be next year, it could be in ten. But one thing is certain: no two visits are ever the same.
Special thanks to @explorers.is for making this exploration possible.
Which one is your favorite?
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#icecaveiceland #icelandphotography #AlphaWinterFR #Vatnajökull BeAlpha
@morganamrn @camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @sonyalphaeu @urth taken in Vatnajökull Glacier by @mxhpics

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6 months ago

“Kirkja”
#SonyA7IV | 16-35mm f/2.8 Sony GM II
1/1250 sec | f/2.8 | Iso 100
Kirkja, or the Icelandic for church. Long before these structures appeared, this land belonged to the old gods of the Norse mythology. But over time, as beliefs shifted, churches began to grow across the island. Today, they often feel like hidden architectural gems, quietly tucked away in small villages.
Which one is your favorite?
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#minimalarchitecture #icelandphotography #AlphaWinterFR #Stykkishólmskirkja BeAlpha
@camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @sonyalphaeu @urth taken in Stykkishólmskirkja by @mxhpics

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6 months ago

“Jökull”
#SonyA7IV | 35mm f/1.4 Sigma Art
1/50 sec | f/1.4 | Iso 800
Jökull, or glacier. One of Iceland’s defining landmarks. As I mentioned in a previous post, exploring Iceland in winter also means embracing near-Arctic darkness. So the exploration doesn’t stop at dusk.
Headlamps on, we step into the night, discovering the massive silhouette of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland, and the second largest in Europe.
Out here, I like to play with the contrast between shadow and light. Sometimes, a single beam of light is enough to remind us how small we are.
Which one is your favorite?
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#nightiniceland #icelandphotography #AlphaWinterFR #Vatnajökull BeAlpha
@morganamrn @camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @sonyalphaeu @urth taken in Vatnajökull Glacier by @mxhpics

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7 months ago

“Sandur”
#Mavic3Pro | 24mm f/2.8 L2D-20c
1/100 sec | f/3.2 | Iso 100
Sandur, or braided rivers in English, are among the most striking landscapes in Iceland. From the ground, they seem chaotic. But from above, they reveal an intricate network of endless patterns shaped by melting glaciers.
Fortunately, as a photographer out in the wild, my trusty Mavic is never far out of reach.
Which one is your favorite?
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#sandur #minimal #AlphaWinterFR #abstractphotography BeAlpha
@morganamrn @camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @sonyalphaeu @urth taken in Iceland by @mxhpics

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7 months ago

“Aurora Borealis”
#SonyA7IV | 16-35mm f/2.8 Sony GM II
5 sec | f/2.8 | Iso 3200
Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, can feel like some kind of scam. The magic of physics makes them pop vividly on digital sensors (even phones), but to the human eye, they can sometimes look like a faint grey cloud, nothing more.
Of course, you need to follow the right conditions: checking forecasts, monitoring the KP index that measures solar activity, finding clear skies, and facing north (in the Northern Hemisphere).
Then, if everything aligns, you can witness charged particles from the Sun colliding with atoms in the high atmosphere. These collisions excite oxygen and nitrogen, which then emit light in different colors: green, red, and sometimes purple.
Which one is your favorite?
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#auroraborealis #northernlights #AlphaWinterFR BeAlpha
@morganamn @camaranantes @camarafrance @sony.france @sonyalphaeu @urth taken in Iceland by @mxhpics

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