Humpback

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 21, 2014260 views5 comments

Off the Kona Coast, Big Island, Hawaii
Feb, 2014

D800
500mm
1/2500 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 21, 2014 at 10:39 PM

Nicely done Sandy.

A classic and well rendered flukes shot.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 22, 2014 at 7:23 AM

I like this shot a lot, Sandy. Perfect timing and composition. I like the pano cut.

D&L

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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 22, 2014 at 8:18 AM

Hello Sandy

Preparation for deep dives is great opportunity to capture the tail showing off the barnacles. Well done.

Apparently , knowledgable people can identify the individual humpback by his tail pattern colourization and the barnacle placements!

Bill

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on March 23, 2014 at 11:39 AM

Good timing for a fine catch, Sandy!

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Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on March 24, 2014 at 8:45 PM

Beautiful image Sandy. Thanks for sharing.

Andrew

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