23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Spyhopping Humpback Whale

A spyhopping humpback whale in the Stephens Passage south of Juneau, Alaska. There were several whales frolicking as our cruise ship, the David B,passed through. I was able to get this whale taking a peek above the surface. The behavior is called "spyhopping".

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 09.2025
Photo Location: Alaska, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Copyright: © Bryan Daum