19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A large Humpback Whale breaches close to a boat in Moorea.

While photographing Humpback whales in French Polynesia, we were fortunate to capture a whale breach close to a small boat. It must have been an incredible sight for the whale watchers who were so close to the action.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: near Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Camera: NIKON Z 6
Copyright: © Glenn Ostle