Showing respect

The staff bowed to the whale to show it (him?) respect.

Taken in Japan. Just goes to show, the Japanese people are very polite!

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mgeroneslu says:

Nice Shot!!

Seen www.flickr.com/groups/raite666/
攝影人碼頭 [Photographic person wharf]post 3 award 3
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

shimmertje says:

Beautiful catch
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

Thanks :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

@ CHAICHAROEN @ says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jodeephillips says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Fab!" (Post 7 - Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

island_explorer says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

enchantedwood says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pur3Photograghy says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

bryenh says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

yarnahoy says:

Great capture!

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Kinryuu_JFJ says:

Gorgeous =)

A 2 Z Member Choice !

I have seen it on All From A To Z .
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

David M. Zuber says:

Your Photo Wins a Heart
From Heart Awards Group
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

dangeri says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

linustein says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jmanj says:

Cool!

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star,
totally inspiring!

SHINING☆STAR - Post 1- Invite 1- Give 5 Stars
Thanks for brightening my day, shine on!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

secret i ♥ says:

This Beautiful lmage was viewed in:

"Beautiful Secrets"

And your pic deserves a lot more love!!!
Please tag your pic "Beautiful Secrets"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

gsc says:

This brilliant photo is like a shooting star, splendid!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

RAUL/Imagina says:

Fabulous Capture!

Seen this fabulous capture in
fabulous flicks
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

brunsie says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE!!!

Seen in
DIAMOND HEART (Post 1-Comment 3)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Alex Es says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE!!!

Seen in
DIAMOND HEART (Post 1-Comment 3)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

SILVIA O.G. says:

This awesome picture was seen in Flickr Balloon Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

suddhajit says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

afterthegoldrush says:

great !
congratulations
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

vérro says:

Please post this fantastic photo in:
EPERKE Award (Post 1: Award 5)

2 photos each day! Have a nice day!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

paolo vezzoni says:

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

Thanks everyone! :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

nazeee says:

This Beautiful lmage was viewed in:

"Beautiful Secrets"

And your pic deserves a lot more love!!!
Please tag your pic "Beautiful Secrets"
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

T1nySkert....(AS) says:

This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Flying Zebra says:

Very funny - great title

Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

R_obert says:

very nice!

Congratulations, E x c e l l e n t!
EPERKE Award (Post 1: Award 5)

2 photos each day! Have a nice day!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ganessas says:

Great moment!
Flickr Hearts - Post 1 - Give 5 Flickr Hearts
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixoeil says:

This awesome picture was seen in Flickr Balloon Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Bababoooie says:

Ranked 5th place! in the
Good photo, the others just edged you out
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

rubyblossom says:

WOW!
a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/64174 4@N24/">
This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Daintree says:

Ranked 5 place! in the

Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

DimitriSotiropoulos says:

Ranked 2 place! in the

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enryravex says:

Ranked 5 place! in the

Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Colin Allan says:

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

RadicalRich's Old Flickr! (See My Profile!) says:

(scored 4/5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

M.L.'s Artwork ♫♪ says:

(scored 4/5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

iloki says:

Black & White Art Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

sebdal (in San Diego) says:

This is the ONE I chose
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

anna-scott says:

(scored 4 /5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

arthurmacchia says:

This is definitively a Wow picture

Wow picture (post 1 - Comment 2)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Tearsandrain says:

(scored 4.5 /5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Cathrin says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE!!!

Seen in
DIAMOND HEART (Post 1-Comment 3)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

trachytoid says:

Black & White Art Award
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

luigi.re says:

(scored 3 /5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jovisur says:

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This is definitively a Wow picture

Wow picture (post 1 - Comment 2)
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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

jotemel says:

(scored 2 /5 Points)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

mastersteve60 says:

This awesome picture was seen in Flickr Balloon Award
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

Thanks everyone :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

betta.maggio says:

Stop Breathe Respect

You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/stopbreatherespect/
Please tag this photo with StopBreatheRespect when you add it to the pool.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Almischi says:

Flickrs Special- Post 1 - Give 5 stars
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Contremo says:

Flickrs Special- Post 1 - Give 5 stars
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

twdhughes [deleted] says:

Thanks for the amusing picture. I used it to illustrate a blog post which you can check out below if you have the time.

living.morethan.com/2008/08/22/tuna-nets-and- tail-walking/
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

Thanks twdhughes :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

lucpal says:

Great shot!

Discovered! by

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Nalani_luvr says:

Aww! RIP Ku! :((
Ku died on October 20, 2008. she was about 18 years old.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

Thanks nalani_luvr95
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nalani_luvr says:

You're welcome! =D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jas132 says:

** This was voted a maybe from Hit, Miss, Maybe, WHY? **

I think it would be better in color.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

waleed alhaidary says:

** This was voted a Hit from Hit, Miss, Maybe, WHY? **

Exellent job
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Tureluurs says:

This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss, Maybe, WHY?

Briliant shot. Good focus.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

sheree17 says:

i like it. i'll add this picture in an article about respect.
Posted 5 days ago. ( permalink )

gwaar says:

sheree17, thanks! Please give me the link to the article when you write it
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