Esther

Esther club

Posted: 31 Jul 2014


Taken: 26 Jul 2014

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Up from the deep

Up from the deep
A humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary breached within a few feet of this fishing boat. That was an experience that they will not soon forget.

Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day.

There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water).


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Ulrich Dinges, , , and 11 other people have particularly liked this photo


14 comments - The latest ones
 Dave Hilditch
Dave Hilditch
Wow! What a scary moment for those people on the boat but what a great image for you!
9 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Superb capture!

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9 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Great moment
9 years ago.
 Phill G
Phill G
Holy crapola. That's CLOSE! Amazing capture, Esther.
9 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
De toute beauté **********
9 years ago.
 Philippe_28
Philippe_28
Very impressive image
9 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Well taken, but way too close for comfort!
9 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Many thanks for your visits and comments.
9 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Mesmerising shot - that must be quite scary. Terrific capture
9 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thank you all for your comments.
9 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv… club
I guess the whales breach just because they can and it is very likely fun thing to do! =D
9 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Smaller boats than this go out whale watching. The whales are rarely this active.
9 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
impressive scene, very well taken !
9 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Thanks, Nora.
9 years ago.

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