single photos Humpback whale tail

This image was taken with my good old manual focus 400 2.8 @2.8 with non pushed 100F at 1/400 of a second. I had to hand hold this whale of a lens with out the use of a monopod for the boats ideling motor would usually cause too much vibration. I know that this a rather cliche' shot but I think the light is what makes it for me. There is a fair amount more film for me to edit through, I just got it back yesterday so more will pop up I'm sure.

 

As for the whale's behavior, The young sub-adults mug the boats like crazy. If you stick your hand out, they like to reach out and touch you with a fluke or a head rise. The mums and calves who are sometimes only 6 weeks old, who I will be photographing later, come into the bay to learn the ropes with mom.

Knowing something about color balance is an easy way to make a cliche shot very nice. Perfect color balance of warm and cool. But this cant be the only one you got, right?

WOW, i love this shot, almost your best shot in your photo collection, thanks for sharing,

marc

What you say about the light of this photo is totally true, the way you captured light makes it very attractive. I really like the photo

What color! The blue, the dark whale and the glint of the sun are beautiful.

I really like this one

The aesthetics are great and I love it's clarity.

Beautiful! Who cares if there are lots of similar shots around. This one is beautifully done. Thank you for sharing. (Thanks especially for sharing how you took this photo!)

I've had enough of these rate-mate guys.

 

Dan ,you're a star - keep it there, without the cheating that is f%3@@@** the entire rating system on photo.net you manage to stay UP there.

 

Good lad, and all the best Seven.

 

 

That's a picture I would like to take one day! Absolutely great!

Gabi, in Germany

I put my hat down. Wonderful work.

This is a brilliant capture. On a boat,using slide, that handheld lens. The lighting is perfect.

Excellent shot! I don't think it is too cliche', especially with the angle and light you used.

Not easy to get a great whale shots as sharp with such get light as this image. You are a master.

After getting to see my first whales and photograph them, I really appreciate both of your whales photos that much more... The moving boat is something else to deal with...

Beatuifully elequent..........................

Stunning Capture.