Re: [Paddlewise] Is Whale vs Kayaker Video True?

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:29:47 -0400
Strosaker wrote:

 > Below is a link to video of a killer whale jumping in the air and
 > landing on a kayaker, who then pops out of the water upside down and
 > rolls up. It is a part of a power drink commercial. Does anyone know
 > if it is true? After taking Adobe PhotoShop classes, I am a bit
 > skeptical about anything I see in photos or videos now. If this video
 > is true, then the kayaker really kept his or her cool and did an
 > awesome combat roll.
 >
 > http://rumorpill.com/orca

His companions appear to keep paddling along, same cadence, same course,
throughout the whole episode. Admirable sangfroid. They don't seem to be 
much affected by the wave generated by the whale, either.

"It doesn't have to be real, it just has to look real."--Old video 
producer's axiom.

-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA

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