21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Humpback whale in summer

The whales were feeding in groups which consisted of adults and calves. This photo shows a humpback whale's head while it exhales via its blowhole. It was part of a group of Humpback whale adults and babies that were feeding/socializing.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Massachusetts, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Copyright: © Amanda Philpot