Canadian Geographic Photo Club - Into the Depths
  

Into the Depths

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by jmatechuk from Cochrane CA on 13 Oct 2024
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This is the moment just before a humpback whale disappears beneath the surface, its tail, or fluke, raised high in a graceful dive. The towering cliffs of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia provide a stunning backdrop, accentuating the raw beauty of the coastal wilderness. Seabirds circle above, hinting at the richness of the marine life below, while the calm waters ripple from the whale's movements. This scene encapsulates the harmony between land and sea, where majestic creatures like the humpback whale thrive in one of the most pristine and untouched ecosystems on Earth. The image symbolizes the powerful yet fleeting moments in nature, as the whale vanishes into the deep waters, continuing its journey through the vast ocean.

  • Camera: Canon EOS R3
  • Focal: 100 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.0008 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1
tagged: sea mammals ocean life whales humpback whale lunge feeding baleen great bear rainforest breach animal behaviour diving tail fluke mammal sea_life cliff nature outdoors water fish shark lake coastal_and_oceanic_landforms watercourse

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