Because She Can

Gallery: WildlifePosted July 22, 2015121 views3 comments

Canon 1D-X, 500mm f4 _ 1.4 teleconverter, handheld
f20, 1/1640, ISO1600

I was trying to photograph alcids in East Prince William Sound when this pretty lady exploded on the scene. There are lots of theories why Humpback Whales breach. My theory is that it's because they can.

80% of full frame. Level horizon. Slight sharpening.

C & C, please. Thanks for looking.

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on July 22, 2015 at 12:02 PM

Hey Jim,

Really cool - I know first-hand how hard it can be to capture these fleeting moments - very well done.

In terms of your theory of breaching: I'm good with that! I am wondering, however, if they're actually trying to fly - with the size of those pectoral fins (proportionally the largest of any whale) it almost seems a possibility! enlightened

Thanks for sharing this!

Brad

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 27, 2015 at 1:29 AM

Jim,

You are correct.

If you could do this I am sure you would.

It must be fun.

Great capture of the moment.

Cheers

Ken

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 31, 2015 at 10:23 PM

Really nice job of composing, Jim, as well as perfect time. Good one.

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