15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Whale, Whale, Whale
An incredible day kayaking with these gentle giants in the waters around Maui. The mother protects the baby from below, while the male escort keeps a close eye out for any competition or anything else he deems dangerous. Luckily, I must not have registered as anything big enough to even worry about.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 03.2016 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2017 |
| Photo Location: | Lahaina, Hawaii, United States of America |
| Camera: | DMC-GH2 |
| Copyright: | © Sean Steininger |