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