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02-JUL-2012

A day with Brad-5363.jpg

This killer whale is displaying a behavior called spy hopping. They pull straight up and and then slide straight back down. It is believed they are elevating up to see across the surface of the water for pray. This is outside of St James bay in Lynn Canal.

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
1/3200s f/5.6 at 130.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Guest 16-Jul-2012 17:26
WOW!
Franca Blom07-Jul-2012 18:18
Fantastic photo!
pkocinski04-Jul-2012 23:40
Fabulous capture of the whale and the atmosphere.
eleanorv04-Jul-2012 19:09
Nice texture also in backdrop.
waterfalls man04-Jul-2012 11:32
Excellent V!!
Ann Pettigrew04-Jul-2012 03:41
Ron, this is so cool! I would love to see a killer like this!
Brian McAllister03-Jul-2012 18:47
Excellent! V
Gabriel Diaconu03-Jul-2012 15:39
Excellent catch. V.
Jim's Atavistic Visions03-Jul-2012 14:16
Fine shot!
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