Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
"People protect what they love." Jacques Cousteau
I only had a couple of seconds to reset my focus points and switch to portrait orientation as...
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"People protect what they love." Jacques Cousteau
I only had a couple of seconds to reset my focus points and switch to portrait orientation as this stunning adult humpback whale slowly ascended to the surface making eye contact with me just off the coast of Ha'apai, Kingdom of Tonga. This amazing exchange between two sentient creatures is one I'll never forget.
Canon gear, Nauticam housing, Zen 230 Dome
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I only had a couple of seconds to reset my focus points and switch to portrait orientation as this stunning adult humpback whale slowly ascended to the surface making eye contact with me just off the coast of Ha'apai, Kingdom of Tonga. This amazing exchange between two sentient creatures is one I'll never forget.
Canon gear, Nauticam housing, Zen 230 Dome
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Honorable Mention in Fun Underwater Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Moments In Time Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 7
Canon EOS camera
Contest Finalist in The Shades Of Blue Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
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Magnificent Capture
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
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FergalBrady
January 01, 2019
Great shot. Award winnning. On a side note it looks like michael jackson tatoo above left fin!
FergalBrady
January 01, 2019
Great shot. Award winnning. On a side note it looks like michael jackson tatoo above left fin!
WJKAEPHOTOGRAPHY
December 13, 2021
Impressive shot! The lighting and colouration choices are truly stellar 👏🏻🖤💙
modelmeemaw
October 27, 2022
This is an amazing shot. I was in Tonga in 2007, and got to see these beauties. Thank you for the amazing memories!
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