23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Big Baby
In the winter, the Polynesian islands are full of migrating humpback whales, coming to breed and raise their babies. This young female calf definitely did not know the meaning of personal space. She kept swimming circles around me until mom decided that playtime was over.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | French Polynesia |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © Brittany Ilardi |