21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Newborn Humpback Calf and Its Mother
A sight of a humpback whale mother and her precious calf gliding through the crystal-clear depths of the ocean. The calf, merely one week old, retains its pristine white color, reminiscent of the day it was born.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Mauritius |
| Camera: | ILCE-1 |
| Copyright: | © Ricardo Nascimento |