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Philip Au

@philllipau

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Ocean Expedition Leader | Travel | Storytelling
Join me to swim with whales 👇🏽@taotaotasiexpeditions

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Always bring extra shorts 🩳

🤿: @desmyinsta
With @taotaotasiexpeditions

Comment “whales” if you want to join us this September on an all inclusive expedition!

#whales #humpbackwhales taken in Moorea by @philllipau

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I don’t need Apple cuz I already got the vision on pro

Intro filmed by @evfproduction , directed by me

#skydive #dropzone #freefly #skydiver #maincharacter #maincharactervibes #cinematography #cinematic #cinematicreels #filmmaker taken in Los Angeles, California by @philllipau

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Been playing with @insta360 latest 360 camera - the X6 and honestly this is a big game changer 🔥

360 underwater footage always had its limitations but this upgrade with a larger dual 1/1.1” sensor and a new dive housing gives you major improvements in image quality and true seamless stitching. Hard to go back now that I’ve got a taste of the X6 🙌🏽

First 10 people to cop theirs using my code (PHILAU360) gets a little gift 🎁

Also perfect time to grab the X5 on discount. Sale lasts until Oct 16!

#insta360 #insta360x6 #insta360diving #underwatercamera #360actioncamera by @philllipau

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I mean who doesn’t love a nice white sandy beach? Mama can enjoy a beach day while letting her baby play with us, everybody wins 🙌🏽

With @taotaotasiexpeditions by @philllipau

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Dancing under the sunlight

On our first expedition of 2026, we found ourselves with a very curious baby boy whale that wanted to play with everyone. Mama just chilled below us the entire time letting her baby pretty much do whatever he wanted! It was so awesome to see momma so calm and comfortable with us playing with her baby 💙

On expedition with @taotaotasiexpeditions by @philllipau

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We all like to think we are the ones observing them but these whales are some of the most intelligent creatures on this planet. Maybe they are the ones observing us

Taken on expedition with @taotaotasiexpeditions by @philllipau

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We’ve been working on something to elevate your diving adventures

Coming soon 😌 by @philllipau

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Action camera vs @insta360 X5 🎥

Who wins?

X5 sale at 15% off, saving $100 🙌🏽 Also ya get a free gift for the Insta360 X5 orders🎁 Link in bio & use my code: PHILAU360

#insta360 #insta360diving #insta360x5 by @philllipau

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This or nothing

It’s almost time for us to head back to this magical place again!! This is just a glimpse of what our expeditions look like 🌴

BIG NEWS: 1 spot just opened back up last minute for our expedition on October 4-10, 2026. If you’ve always wanted to swim with humpback whales and want to join a group to share this experience with, you’re in luck 🙌🏽

Comment “Adventure” to get more info! by @philllipau

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Risk it for the biscuit

This shoot was for a client back in Baja and here are some of my favorite clips from this project 🤘🏽

FPV drone by @alex.fpv2

The things we do for the shot, we don’t get paid enough for this 🤣 by @philllipau

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If you’re wondering why the whale opened her mouth it’s because

Yeah I have no idea. This is a full grown female adult in the nutrient-less waters of French Polynesia. It’s definitely not for food. This behavior just defies everything I have ever known about whales. Anyone can explain?

Also why did she come straight for me 😂

This happened on day 1 of our 2025 expedition

Big News! Our 2027 French Polynesia expeditions are open for registration!!! Comment “humpback!” to get started 🙌🏽 can’t wait to see you guys! by @philllipau

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We’ve got good news and better news

Good news: we’re going back to Dominica January 2027

Better news: only 6 of you guys are coming with us 🤘🏽

This is truly a place that has captured our hearts and we want you to start your 2027 new year off strong with an unforgettable adventure.

We welcome people of all backgrounds but most importantly, people with a pure soul. We come with no expectations and only respect for the animals that live here.

Comment “sperm whales!” for more info 🤟🏽 by @philllipau

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