Tiny whale ...

awesome tones!

I found this harbour porpoise on the beach in Garður about a month ago. My guess is that it's a rather young animal as it was only about 70 cm long and weighing 20 kg at the most. Adults from this species can grow upto 1.5-2 meters long. It may just be the most normal thing for a whale to become beached every now and then. But I fear it may have something to do with how we treat nature.

I myself have been doing fine recently. I haven't done much photography in the past few months, but that's all about to change. I'm starting to take photos and making images again. As alway's I'm hoping to improve my work and define my own style. If it catches someones eyes that a big bonus too.

I also revived my old blog

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asmundur says:

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Mònica Co says:

Great shot as always, and wellcome again to flickr!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ifou331 (away) [deleted] says:

wow.... tragic... beautiful...interesting...wow!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

shrike1964 says:

Good to see you back!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Erroba ( Brand new dad ) says:

Ouch !

Great shot !
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

maccanti says:

thats good news!
Ps: the blog link doesnt work for me.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Johny Day says:

Tragic for the whales , but i welcome you back , I'm always a fan of your photography

Fav++++++
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

asmundur says:

Thank you guys...

@maccanti: I fixed the link.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Skyline-Photo says:

It catchs my eyes ! Keep the work up, it's superb ☺
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

David Officer says:

brilliantly evocative image. good to see your pictures cropping up in my contacts list again :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

AL zanki (d10b Q8) says:

welcome back!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

unavailable photographer says:

The vignette is a good idea here, as well as the general dark tone.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

_Robert C_ says:

Such a sad image, but you have done this animal proud.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Olga says:

sad.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

the_oli says:

great job on this sad whale

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Geoff says:

Wow! Cool shot!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunset Sailor says:

Sad, yet part of the circle of life. The photo is excellent.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

pahles says:

Sad, but a beautiful picture!

Welcome back!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Toma01 says:

beautiful image!! like the tones and the colors!
great work!
Have a nice weekend my friend!
Pls click! (vivien portrait) ;-)

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Isabelle Ann says:

Oh, it breaks my heart and I agree about our perhaps having a part in this sad event.

I was thinking yesterday that I hadn't seen any work from you in my flickrfox in a while, so it is good to hear that you will be able to find time to pursue your art!

Greetings from very green (and rainy) Vernont!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rhasalgheti says:

Very dramatic but interesting shot.I like the postwork.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Lumase says:

Always pleasant to see you.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Entons says:

Scary it for sure is. Nice pic!

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ஃ முதல் அ வரை says:

Good to have you back. Good shot.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

800ASAS says:

amazing images as always. You live near paradise, don´t you?
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

oshcan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Photo Jewels*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Wendell Summerville says:

wow! (in a sad way....)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Wendell Summerville says:

Your work is excellent! Please consider adding this image to the "Always Excellent" group.

Please add the tag "AlwaysExc" to your image. Also, please comment on at least two(2) images.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

prairiedog (away visiting family) says:

amazing series, welcome back!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

antiguan_life says:

welcome back! but very sad for the mammal. i have such a soft spot for them
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

VeNiVi (back in August...) says:

Impressive ! Great catch...
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Tangent~Artifact, here sometimes :) says:

I'd need to talk to you about such shots, someday :) Well... You know you're someone who's dear to me, here. I understand some fascination. I find it quite interesting. I don't share it entirely, but I find it truly interesting. I read many of your explanations. I found them surprising, challenging, odd sometimes to me but rather wise (who am I to tell? :) and appropriate. When possibly you're not saying the whole truth, but not lying either. I also like that you stand by your vision, even if this is not the popular one. So, no, I can't fave this picture. But really... Really you know, I fave the fact that someone stand by his vision.

Look... I don't need to fave one pic, anyway. Doesn't need this to keep in mind a vision :)

Cheers again, Asmundur. Sorry I wanted to say that...
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Nancy Rose says:

fabulous series...welcome back to flickr...always enjoy your high quality and sorry when i am too busy to see them all..
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Florian Seiffert (F*) says:

No no, I don't like dead whales,
and i agree. It has something to do how we treat nature!
BUT a great image, a great work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

davidlepnyc (on a break) says:

Very sad.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Totally Awesome Pictures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

FineArt says:

Extraordinary even in death beautiful but sad
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

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