While whales are indisputably a beautiful animal, photographing them can be somewhat of a challenge. You'll probably be shooting in the middle of the day on the water which throws up all sorts of exposure problems and trying to line them up with a good background has obvious limitations. That's why we think this collection shows some real skill with a camera by the various photographers.
Untitled by Minette Layne, on Flickr
Southern Humpback Whale at Platypus Bay by Richard.Fisher, on Flickr
Untitled by Nesbitt_Photo, on Flickr
White Breach by erikogan, on Flickr
Jumping Whale by nestor galina, on Flickr
Southern Humpback Whales at Platypus Bay by Richard.Fisher, on Flickr
Moby Dick by cimere, on Flickr
orcas & humpbacks by *christopher*, on Flickr
Orca by TheGirlsNY, on Flickr
Hump Back Whale's Tale by Hans Dekker, on Flickr
Humpback Whale by Big Blue Ocean, on Flickr
No. 1a, 1000 Places To See In The USA And Canada Before You Die, Bay of Fundy, p 976 by Bruce Tuten, on Flickr
IMG_3442 by paulcjones, on Flickr
IMG_3695 by paulcjones, on Flickr
Breaking the Stillness by ingridtaylar, on Flickr
IMG_3604 by paulcjones, on Flickr
Breach II by kevygee, on Flickr
10 Comments
What an amazing post !!!!
I have been fortunate enough to spend 10 days on the water in northern Vancouver Island. Every day we saw some humpback whales, orcas, bears and other sea lions ……. if you check out my Facebook page (Picts2live Photography) or my website : wildlife gallery, you’ll see a few of my pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=281009335249949&set=a.281002305250652.88500.195265550490995&type=3&theater
Amazing. I was fortunate enough to have a chance to take some of those “tail” photos myself, watching a pod of humpbacks in Alaska. (I’d post the pic but I have no clue how to go about it according to your instructions…)
Terrific photos. Our favorite whale watching adventures are from Maui with the Pacific Whale Foundation on the Explorer.
Fantastic photographs, well done.
I’ve loved whales for years and years. These photos remind me of some of the reasons i love them…their grave, their beauty, thrir “right-ness” are all captured. Thanks!
Amazing photos. Reminds me why I NEED to go whale watching soon..
Sooooo jealous. All I have managed to capture are little specks of splashes in the distance.
Excellent
Amazing set of shots 🙂 I’m currently a wedding photographer, but I’d love to move into nature / wildlife photography.
These pictures are terrific, bringing the beautiful creatures to life. -Manu
It’s coming up to Whale Season, might have to try and head out again this year.https://www.flickr.com/photos/drecart/6057474357/