Humpback Whale Spyhopping---Two Images by Jay Levin

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10-JUL-2009

Humpback Whale Spyhopping---Two Images

Witless Bay Ecological Reserve

The mother whale was close to our boat and was able to get a good look at us. If you look hard enough, you will be able
to see her eye. For a better look, the second image is identical to the first except that I have cropped it to
observe the whale's eye close up.

Spyhopping is discussed in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_surfacing_behaviour .

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/2000s f/4.8 at 95.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Aivar Mikko		22-Dec-2010 17:08
Wonderful catch with excellent details!

Georgia Roessler		02-Dec-2009 01:46
Wow! Really a fantastic shot, and not an easy one to get. Beautifully done! Bravo, Jay!

s_barbour		27-Oct-2009 01:32
This is fantastic Jay! We never actually saw the front end of the whales, just the tail...and I thought that was very exciting! V

coaster		26-Oct-2009 03:27
Incredible capture, Jay!

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		26-Oct-2009 01:21
Truly a golden opportunity to photograph nature close up, well done jay, terrific image...

Fong Lam		25-Oct-2009 14:58
Amazing capture, Jay....she really has her eye on you ~V~

Bryan Murahashi		25-Oct-2009 04:48
Beautiful captures of this watchful mom.

Hank Vander Velde		25-Oct-2009 01:02
SUPER shot Jay. What a find, and what a good trip you had..

Ann Sherba		25-Oct-2009 00:50
That's one terrific shot!

Marcela Mejia Photography		25-Oct-2009 00:06
Outstanding captures Jay ! V

Guest		24-Oct-2009 23:51
Sure looks like fun Jay

lou_rozensteins		24-Oct-2009 23:37
Another excellent shot. Why should they not be as interested in us as we are in them. They also have a lot of reasons to fear us ........ Well done.

Jim Coffman		24-Oct-2009 22:47
Your timing was spot on! Great work,Jay! V

Art Parnell		24-Oct-2009 22:39
Wow! What an exciting sighting, Jay. You did a fantastic job capturing this amazing animal.

Valene		24-Oct-2009 21:44
Great shot! V

Pat Shawyer		24-Oct-2009 21:15
Fantastic Jay !

Guest		24-Oct-2009 20:33
I love this shot! vote

Jean Chiasson		24-Oct-2009 20:32
Wow Jay great capture details bravo big vote

Tom Munson		24-Oct-2009 18:46
Outstanding images, Jay! You had to much fun on this trip!

Char		24-Oct-2009 17:59
This had to be beyond exciting! The shot is outstanding and the look in the eye makes me wonder if that whale thinks you're Captain Ahab. LOL Fantastic! Interesting information too. Thanks for sharing that. \/

Milan Vogrin		24-Oct-2009 17:40
Great shots!V!

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