In winter, hundreds of orcas and humpback whales gather in some fjords in Northern Norway, attracted by huge shoals of herring that visit their spawning grounds. People also like herring, and the fishermen of the region catch a great deal. Sometimes the herring in the nets remain unattended for a while, and the whales get very interested, like the humpback in this image. The seagulls also get a plentiful meal. This image was awarded as runner up in GDT 2017 competion. Category "Man and nature"

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and fishing vessel. The fishing wessel have many tonnes of herring in the net, and the whales are feeding on herring escaping the net. The whales can even attack the net to get out fish. Outside Kvaløya, Norway.