21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Whale Fins

While walking through Icy Strait Point in Southeast Alaska I looked out into Icy Strait and saw a humpback whale swimming just offshore. I quickly walked toward the water and took the cap off of my camera. The whale spouted then turned over. I focused the camera and captured this image as his fins were above the water.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Hoonah, Alaska, United States of America
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Copyright: © JONATHAN TURBAN