Friendly Whale

© Karen Celella

Friendly Whale

Uploaded: June 18, 2011

Description

San Ignatio Lagoon, Mexico. These incredible gray whales come over to the boats to be touched and kissed. They are called "friendlies" because of their desire for interactions with humans.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 18, 2011

A wonderful moment captured Karen - What a great experience! #1386191

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 18, 2011

Wow, what a great moment you caught here. It's something to remember forever. #9466257

David Hurt June 18, 2011

Amazing a Whale would come that close to a person. Great capture. #9466435

Carol L. Fowler June 18, 2011

Wonderful interaction! Wonder what drives that behavior! #9466510

Karen Celella June 21, 2011

Thank you Jeff, Carolyn, David and Carol. They don't really know what drives that behavior. There is no food involved or any other reward except for the contact. It really is amazing! #9471712

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