Humpback Whale In Morro Bay, Ca. Photo Gallery by Gregg Blasingame at pbase.com

Humpback Whale In Morro Bay, Ca.

These photos of a humpback whale breaching was taken on August 3rd 2005 about 5pm outside of Morro Rock. I was fishiing with my brother Brent and some friends. About a half mile away from our boat we saw this whale jumping over and over again. I asked my brother to position the boat so I could catch Morro Rock in the back ground. He did and I got several awsome shots. A few people have said they believe this is a fake. I have been told things like, "It can't be real, I've never seen anything like it." Well the truth is, it is real! If I'm lying I'm dying. It was just as hard for me to believe my eyes that day. There were five witness's to this fact on our boat. The first photo was printed on the cover of the City Of Morro Bay Operating Budget for 2005-2007. I would like to thank the City Of Morro Bay for using my photo. You can see a large print of this whale at our family owned gift store called "Old Paris" located at 590 Morro Bay Blvd. in Morro Bay. You can order prints of this photo online here at http://www.greggblasingame.com
Prints are available on My Ebay Store

"Flying Whale At Morro Rock"	Humpback Whale Group	"Dancing Humpack Whale"	Humpback Whale Playing
Humpback Whale Tail Marks

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Guest		19-May-2007 14:41
WOW!!! The shot, the backgroud, and the timing says it all in these photos. You're good. Thanks for sharing. --Clark

Valerie		12-May-2006 00:11
Hello Gregg! I saw this photo when it first came out in the Tribune. What a beautiful snapshot! It just reminds me of how glad I am to be back on the central coast. My son and I moved back to this area after my husband left. I lived in Morro Bay when I was 13yrs old and no matter where I've lived since then I've always considered it home. When I saw your snapshot that morning I just could not help but grin real big. God bless you, your family and your work.

Dean "Kelly" Council		09-May-2006 01:37
Hi Gregg, Been a long time! I was one of the first persons to purchased "Forever By The Sea" back when I lived in Morro Bay. I signed your guestbook back then and told you of how I use to listen to that CD while my girlfriend and I sat at the rock and looked over the ocean. I had met her on the internet and flew her out a few times. I remember after she got on her plane and flew back home how I would return to the rock, listen to your CD and cry my heart out. Well, 3 years ago I moved from Morro Bay to Virginia and today she is my wife. I miss Morro Bay and haven't been back since but will visit soon. I will be purchasing another copy of "Forever By The Sea" because my copy is packed in my storage unit there in Morro Bay. I forgot to bring it. I came accross your website a few days ago and heard "Livin It Up In Morro Bay" and tears came to my eyes. I remember those days back then and now hearing it makes me miss my old hometown. Wy wife loves Morro Bay but all her family lives here in Virginia so I left in the name of love and took her as my own. We have a town close by named Nags Head North Carolina. It's no Morro Bay but close. I hope you and Cindy are doing well. I miss you all!

Eva		20-Mar-2006 23:38
Saw THE humpback photo in the shop in Morro Bay. Bought a framed copy for myself. I swear the whale jumps and falls back and jumps again in the photo. I saw it move. This is the most spectacular nature photo ever!

Audrey Fleming		15-Nov-2005 23:43
Thank you for sharing these amazing photos - they are a gift to be able to view!!

Philip Kwong		20-Oct-2005 12:00
Awesome photos. And thanks for your comment on my page.

Garrett Lau		19-Oct-2005 15:27
Awesome shots! Thanks for your comments on my whale photos. --Garrett

Sue Thurston		17-Oct-2005 20:36
Wow!!!! Gives me goosebumps! Are you a professional photographer? Sure looks like it or you were just plain lucky to record this event with such clarity. Good job! Sue

Michael		16-Oct-2005 05:37
Hey there, I am a good friend of your cousin Darren out in San Luis Obispo. We both are trying to get into the photography scene. I just wanted to say what an amazing shot that is. Very beautiful and elegant. Just seeing that whale swimming around in his own habitat and what not and you getting that picture of him above the water. Congratulations on capturing that shot. Big Mike

Cathy		14-Oct-2005 05:47
What an awesome shot!!!!! Congratulations on getting the picture of the summer! I love to take pictures with my Canon 10D, and would have loved to have been in your shoes. And not only to get the shot, but to see that magnificent creature launch out of the ocean. WOW!

mark frice		14-Oct-2005 03:52
Hi Gergg, I saw the whale shot you took in todays T.T. what a awesome shot. Im just getting started in digigal, but I too had a darkroom as a kid in my parents bathroom. It was a lot fun seeing thing change as you develope them. I look forward to seeeing more of your stuff around Morro Bay. Do you have a store or are they in shops. I will be back to your site.

phil		13-Oct-2005 21:17
Gregg, this is no fake photo. I've sailed out of Morro Bay all year and can't believe all the whales I've seen. One evening I counted 17 spouts in a 60 sec period. Great photo. Phil

Mike Baird		13-Oct-2005 20:31
Stunning humpback photos Greg. I've linked to your Pbase and other photo sites from my http://morro-bay.com so that others who love the Morro Bay area will be sure to enjoy as well. Keep up the good work. Mike Baird mike at mikebaird.com

Tim		13-Oct-2005 14:45
What a great shot Greg. I've seen very few humpback pictures with this kind of detail and background. I would liked to have seen this live. Too bad it was foggy that day. You do very nice work. Tim Shell Beach

Beach Goat		13-Oct-2005 12:49
Marvelous work, Gregg. I've lived in Cayucos / Morro Bay for a half century, and this is one of the best I've ever seen. Good timing, good positioning. In the years, I've seen a lot of good whale breaches, but this last couple years are exceptional. Looking foreward to more of your work. Thanks. Beach Goat

Della Huff		12-Oct-2005 00:17
Nice work! I recognized Morro Rock instantly, and the shots are fantastic! I hope you do well selling these prints - maybe you can make a postcard out of the first one? I'll remember to stop by your gift store the next time I'm in Morro Bay.

Lawatha		11-Oct-2005 02:23
Hi- incredibly wonderful photos of the humpback whale! I thought they only had gray whales near Morro Bay (we used to live in Cambria when my husband was a State Park Ranger at Hearst Castle). I had to call my husband to come look... sure enough-he said... "wow, that is a humpback"!! Wonderful shots!

Todd M.		15-Sep-2005 15:53
One and a million man. Great Shots...

gina b		04-Aug-2005 05:04
absolutely AWESOME pictures.

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