This is the first of a series of three shots showing a "side breach" of a male humpback whale during mating season. It was one of five or six males competing for the attention of a female in the waters off Maui. The photo was taken in February 2010, with an Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
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This is the second of a series of three shots showing a "side breach" of a male humpback whale during mating season. On this particular morning, there was a great deal of activity and several spectacular breaches just to catch the attention of a nearby female. The photo was taken in February 2010, with an Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
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This is the final shot of a series of three photos showing a "side breach" of a male humpback whale during mating season. When one of these large males land, a huge splash is created. The photo was taken in February 2010, with an Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
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This is a photo of a mother whale showing a calf how to breach. The calf is just under the surface and can not be seen from this angle. If I can find a clear shot of the calf breaching, I will post it. The photo was taken in March 2010, with an Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
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Although this may appear to be a friendly gesture, it is likely a part of of the courtship process. Courtship usually involves exhibitions of physical prowess on the part of males. That morning there were five or six males competing for the attention of a nearby female. The photo was taken in February 2010, with an Olympus digital camera. Enjoy.
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