Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Humpback Fishing in Fog
  

Humpback Fishing in Fog

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by Jenny_Stevens from Westport, ON CA on 04 Dec 2016
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This was taken early in the morning off the northern coast of Vancouver Island. The fog was a major deterrent in capturing a crisp shot. This is a singleton Humpback Whale 'bubble net fishing'. This is usually done is groups. The whale dives and releases a circle of bubbles that trap the herring inside and then he comes up the center of the circle with herring spilling out and being swallowed as well from that mouth. Amazing behavior to watch.

  • Camera: NIKON D810
  • Focal: 230 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.001 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 11
  • ISO: 1000
tagged: humpie fishing

5 comments


Sticks posted 2017-04-11 12:04pm

Good to see I already liked this one! Thought I would check out your photos today :)

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Sticks posted 2017-02-01 11:26am

Beauty :)

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Kbrick posted 2016-12-10 8:38pm

Wow, talk about the right place at the right time...spectacular image!

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Andrew Du posted 2016-12-05 7:44pm

Nice picture, Jenny. Whale is an important action element in this picture. The rock at the left and rocks far the end tells layers of this picture. Of course, foggy morning that every photographer wants. Thanks for sharing!

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Wayne_Duke posted 2016-12-05 4:05pm

Jenny, you have captured the true essence of the West Coast. The fog always adds that mystery and softness. Good shot and explanation of Bubble Netting, it is truly marvelous to witness this behavioral exhibition.

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