Comments for Natalie Lucier's Travel Blog http://natalielucier.com showcasing audio, video and photography by Natalie Lucier Sun, 20 May 2012 02:35:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by Norma Lucy http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-263 Sun, 20 May 2012 02:35:19 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-263 When I moved to Niagara in 2005 I went to Marineland every weekend and sat in the whale watching area for hours. I was grieving the death of Neocia. I used to watch Athena and her Momma. I met a trainer named Tom there. Initially he would not talk to me or answer any questions but after a few visits he reluctantly talked to me about Neocia. He said that he worked there for almost 30 yrs and he remembered the day that the whales arrived from Iceland, and Neocia’s birth. I haven’t been to the park in 4 years and he is probably retired now. I am heart-sick about whales in captivity. I am grateful for Marine Animal Defense and people like you who are working so hard for this cause.

]]> Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by Guva http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-261 Sat, 19 May 2012 19:42:11 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-261 Dreadfully sad…They should hang their heads in shame :( Thanks for the update.

]]> Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by Lori C. http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-260 Sat, 19 May 2012 18:34:40 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-260 This is just gut-wrenching. I feel so helpless. :***(

]]> Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by jen http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-259 Sat, 19 May 2012 17:48:50 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-259 Thank you for the update, we’ve been worried about her since Ike left. All alone for the first time in her life.

Why is she retired?. She’s the same age as Katina and Kasatka who still do full shows and complex behaviors. They treat Kiska as if she’s some old cripple. Unless she has some undisclosed medical condition.

]]> Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by Russell Bright http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-258 Sat, 19 May 2012 04:05:11 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-258 A species with a brain larger then humans, subjected to a life worse then a goldfish. Marineland is and will continue to be one of the biggest disgraces next to the tar sands in Canadian history. Look at that poor mammal, put in a large empty blue tank forced to go in circles it’s entire life.
If I got a big pool in my backyard, bought a giant whale and put it there, and treated it badly I’d go to jail for animal cruelty, I don’t get why that place is allowed to do it hundreds of times over.

]]> Comment on Kiska in captivity at Marineland by Curtis Budden http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/18/kiska-in-captivity-at-marineland/#comment-256 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:31 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=708#comment-256 This is indeed very sad. I love animals of all types, but, like you, I don’t like seeing them in captivity. Unfortunately, even if these animals could tell us how they felt, I don’t think that would stop humans from capturing them and locking them up.

]]> Comment on Support an Orca Whale Documentary! by rstraby http://natalielucier.com/2012/05/04/support-an-orca-whale-documentary-5/#comment-254 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:23:30 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=703#comment-254 This is incredible photography Natalie, I wish you all the best on this project!!!

]]> Comment on What a view from the top of Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland by Curtis Budden http://natalielucier.com/2009/09/07/what-a-view-from-the-top-of-gros-morne-mountain-in-newfoundland/#comment-244 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:56:41 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=336#comment-244 Hi Natalie,

Thanks for taking the time to look at my website. I’m glad you found something there you liked. :) I’m off to California and Arizona for about six weeks as of the beginning of May to do some photography in Yosemite, Death Valley, Bryce Canyon, etc. So please check back for new images. I’ll be sure to keep an eye on your blog. I like your passion for travel and imagery. So let’s stay in touch.

Curtis

]]> Comment on What a view from the top of Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland by Sparklestarr http://natalielucier.com/2009/09/07/what-a-view-from-the-top-of-gros-morne-mountain-in-newfoundland/#comment-242 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:41:44 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=336#comment-242 Hi Curtis!
Thank you so much for the kind message. I don’t get comments often so it is such a treat to get a really nice one! I took a peek at your site, your photos are beautiful! Really love the landscapes – the first image you see with the rainbow, and the Iceland one, And Rapeseed in a Storn // Northern Slovakia
is breathtaking!!! And, LOVEEE your mountain landscapes! Just amazing. Thank you again for visiting my blog, I hope you visit often and stay in touch. Feel free to add me on Facebook if you like. All the best,
Natalie :)

]]> Comment on What a view from the top of Gros Morne Mountain in Newfoundland by Curtis Budden http://natalielucier.com/2009/09/07/what-a-view-from-the-top-of-gros-morne-mountain-in-newfoundland/#comment-241 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:26:07 +0000 http://natalielucier.com/?p=336#comment-241 I’m currently spending some time on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, and I stumbled across your blog while doing some research for a trip to Gros Morne. Before I knew it, I was clicking from one post to another, watching your videos, and enjoying your photography. I just wanted to let you know that you have an excellent site, not to mention your approach to travel and life. I’ll certainly be back for more.

Curtis

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