• The direct sun caused the water to sparkle & be kind of purple on the whale. I'm not sure if it is also some kind of chromatic aberration of the lens.

Humpback Whale Breach 103

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USA, Alaska, Frederick Sound, Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching

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  1. john triemstra photography 20 months ago | reply

    I've never experienced this in person, but it must be amazing to see such a large creature putting on such a display. Great great shot!

  2. renrut01 11 months ago | reply

    Fantastic!

  3. Sandy MacLennan 9 months ago | reply

    Wondrous capture!!!!!

  4. adamtalias 3 months ago | reply

    Wow, amazing !

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