White Breach

People mock my 70-200/f2.8. They giggle, and even I admit that it looks like I'm overcompensating. But shots like this make it all worth it.

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irishnancy says:

my favorite
Posted 58 months ago. ( permalink )

bolocholo says:

Beautiful. I plan to use it on an Ecuadorian travel magazine.
Posted 55 months ago. ( permalink )

A True Scotsman says:

Pure beauty.
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Natmandu says:

Fab picture
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

*drool* that is one nice shot.
Its very rare to see a humpack breach like this isnt it? Did you just get amazingly lucky??

I was on a whale watching trip in NZ recently and this was the best I could do:

I have the 70-200 f4 but I would have given my eye teeth for the 2.8 IS version on that trip...
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

erikogan says:

We were incredibly lucky: we saw at least 30 breaches that day!

My 70-200/f2.8 predates the availability of IS, I originally bought it for my Elan IIe in the mid-1990's. In general I'm glad for that, since IS adds a full pound to an already hefty lens (and it comes at a pretty steep monetary cost, too). But a trip like this is the one case where I can see it really being worth it.

Oh, and to be fair, this image is actually cropped to accentuate the breach.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

BigFrank says:

30 breaches!?!? That must have been awesome.

Yeah, I originally thought I would love a 28-300 L IS as ado-it-all lens but immediately dismissed it when I saw how heavy it was. I'm still trying to decide if the weight of a 70-200 f2.8L IS (not to mention the cost) is right for me. I really want to have a good long IS lens as I dont carry a tripod with me everywhere (not to mention its not always appropriate).
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

no.zomi says:

nice shot, good timing, and next time take the 300/2.8 :-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

erikogan says:

If you're buying, I'll bring it. ;-`)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

AnneliesW says:

Fabulous! This is a brilliant capture! Great!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

klocean says:

I would love to have been there...great shot. :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Fantastic catch.
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

My Symbiosis says:

Simply fantastic!

Thank you for sharing!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan2eke says:

Wow!!! That is some catch you did!!

(The World Through My Eyes)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Christine Lebrasseur says:

25 :)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Infinity Rain says:

Oh wow this is stunning!! What an awesome sight to see!!
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Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

erikogan says:

Thanks everyone for your support! And an extra thank you to everyone at TWTME!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

TheLizardQueen says:

Fantastic!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Nadine Miranda says:

It is amazing to me that you saw that with your own eyes, thank you for sharing it with us!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith says:

Once in a life time shot. ;)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

yeraze says:

superb!!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharon Taylor Photography of Kettering says:

I love saved it to my fav.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

S E B says:

what a catch!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

javanutmom says:

Wow! So terrific!
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

tammyjq41 says:

This is AWESOME!!!!
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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

wildlifeuplift says:

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Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

CinDLin says:

Fantastic!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Szoff says:

nice
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

catscape says:

Nice catch! Instant fave. (seen in Utata thread)
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

erikogan says:

Again, thanks everybody!

@mark griffith: Quite probably "once in a lifetime." :)

@catscape: "Utata?"
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Rod Monkey says:

Great shot - I've been whale watching myself, so I know just how difficult this was.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheri in Reho says:

I've been whale watching on 3 Hawaiian islands and, while I've gotten to see a LOT of activity at times, I've never caught a great shot like this. In March in Kauai, a whale breached very close to our boat...and of course I was looking the OTHER WAY! (groan)
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

kool_skatkat says:

wow, great catch!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

kisolay [deleted] says:

fantastic!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

TriPoodle [deleted] says:

Superb! Went whale watching this week and humpback whales are just amazing. This is an awesome capture! Congratulations!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Jurassic2008 says:

ABSOLUTELY amazing!! I observed whale bubble feeding (below) but this is truly wonderful and beautiful.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

litutuc says:

awesome capture! Congratulations!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

terriem says:

Beautiful photo! And thanks for using a Creative Commons license; I used it on Critter Geek today.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

_ Claudio Lara ♫ says:

WOWnderful shot.
Great capture.

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

invisible consequential says:

Breathtaking breach. Thanks for sharing with Creative Commons. I used this with a commentary on the ethics of Japanese whaling.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

SeLuSaVa says:

Absolutely stunning shot!
So very beautiful!
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

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Your photo has inspired me!!!!
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Marco Libra says:

Extraordinary!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Randy Willis says:

Great shot. I put it on my website at www.lahaina-family-vacation.com/maui-whale-wa tching.html with attirbution back to this flickr page.

Thanks
Randy Willis
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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