Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A great stop action picture of the pair of Humpback Wales in action beneath the waves one with it's hump visible the other it's tail fin with water dripping from it, frozen by your fast exposure. Beautiful composition framing & lighting with superb camera techniques with sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

merci suzanne

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Another fantastic shot and so close up - they were playing for you creating the perfect ripples in white to adapt to the snow at the land - a wonderful harmonious image, color blend is excellent and genuine - focus and exposure, perfect ,

your picture is well composed , well framed , I love the angel and view point from the ship - a playful wild life picture, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from bandl
Love the shot. Nicely presented with a misty kind of overall impression. The tail dripping of water is the center of the photo, no doubt. Thanks for sharing Fred

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 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks a lot for your nice comments and high rating

Comment from Bossmyers
Very nice shot! the deep aqua color of the water is so pretty, with the white foams bubbling around the whales. Very clear precise details of the waves, whale tail, snowy background. Very nice job!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks so much again

Comment from JIRINA
Great clear capture of the two whales. Nice shot just in the right time to show the tail with the water drops before it disappeared again. I was lucky few years back to come to very close contact with whales in Mexico, Baja P. Something one will never forget.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks a lot Jirina

reply by JIRINA on 06-Nov-2014

You are welcome. Jirina

Comment from juliehall
lol, he is a little disproportioned. kidding, i know it's two! great shot of that tail. I hope you cropped one up for a closeup, gaining a second shot from this one. i really like it.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

didn't crop; thanks so much julie

Comment from gidavidson
An interesting view on these two whales with a stop action, focus and frame. A cold look and feel with the water and snow. Job well done.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

many thanks George

Comment from Lilibug6
This is another great shot! I think it is incredible to get to see these huge whales in their own environment! The focus is very good! The presentation is great! The color is good! Nice job and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks a lot lori

reply by Lilibug6 on 06-Nov-2014

You are welcome=) I always forget who calls me Lori and who calls me Lili on here! LOL My old age is catching up to me I guess=) Lori

reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

both are nice

Comment from jrconrad
Yes the water dripping gives it a great sense of motion. I can almost hear the slap on the water. Very nice. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

many thanks james

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) You must have had a whale of a time shooting in waters!:0 This is a beautiful shot.You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Nov-2014

thanks so much