Out from Juneau
Uploaded: August 11, 2010
Taken on a wildlife viewing cruise recently in Juneau, Alaska. I hadn't expected to see humpbacks so close to the shore but two were feeding and were just going back and forth in front of us.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
John Connolly August 11, 2010
Isn't watching whales a great pastime, Beverley! They look so close to the shore here, an excellent capture! #1297199Stefania Barbier August 12, 2010
wonderful scene and capture! #8822271Debra R. Harder August 12, 2010
How exciting!!! Excellent timing, details and comp, Bev!! Did you have a wonderful trip there??? Deb #8822860Renee Doyle August 12, 2010
Sounds like you had a fabulous time Bev!!!! Wonderful capture of this very special moment!!! #8823146Patrick Rouzes August 12, 2010
Creative title, fantastic tones, detail, colors, comp & timing here, Bev! Would love to visit Alaska! Sounds like it was a thrill- especially this capture! Lovely image & job on this! WTG! #8823186Patti Coblentz August 12, 2010
What a great capture...I love that only a portion of the whale is showing indicating his beautiful action...lovely image, Bev! #8823322Renata Gusciora August 12, 2010
Wow!Stunning capture,Beverly!Lucky you! #8823777Brett Dolsen August 13, 2010
An awesome landscape with or without the whale but what a buzz seeing them in this environment Bev! #8824117Carolyn J. Connolly August 30, 2010
Wow, Bev - the Humpbacks WERE close in to shore here!! This is a really wonderful capture of them in this idyllic setting!! :o) #8870212Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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