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Alaskan Coastal Range, and Herbert Glacier with whales Humpback whale dives under the waters of Lynn Canal. Eagle Beach, north of Juneau, AK Humpback whale,Megaptera novaeangliae Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Alaskan Coastal Range, and Herbert Glacier with whales

Humpback whale dives under the waters of Lynn Canal. Eagle Beach, north of Juneau, AK

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    Whoa! Posted 2 years ago
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    Seconded! I hope that's hanging on someone's (or multiple someones') wall! Posted 2 years ago
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    Wow!! Your photos are so amazing and this one is really spectacular! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thanks Posted 2 years ago

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The Humpback whale

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus "Megaptera". Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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  • f/5.6
  • 1/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 117mm

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