Baby Orca Jump-Puget Sound

The magnificent Orca (commonly known as "Killer Whales") are a relatively common sight throughout the San Juan Islands and into Alaska. This scene depicts a young Orca jumping over its mother's back as they cruise just yards from shore. The Lime Kiln Lighthouse is in the distance. Orcas have distinct family groups or "pods" with which they stay their entire lives. Painting by Mike Rangner ©copyright 2009.