A Rare Breath of the Arctic

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Description
In the quiet waters off Kekerten, a bowhead whale rises gently through the surface—an extraordinarily rare encounter with one of the Arctic’s most elusive giants. For a few fleeting moments, its immense form moved silently beside us, offering a powerful reminder of the ancient lives still unfolding beneath these northern seas.
Taken By
Jacquie Matechuk
Taken On
July 17, 2026
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animal mammal sea_life whale fluid liquid sea
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Wildlife
  • Focal: 500
  • Lens Model: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • Shutter speed: 0.0003125 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1

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