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That amazing moment when an inquisitive Humpback whale is equally as curious about us as we are of them is indescribable. ...
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That amazing moment when an inquisitive Humpback whale is equally as curious about us as we are of them is indescribable.
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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settings

Aperture 8/1 ISO 640 Focal Length 16/1

location

location

Tonga

upload_date

Aug, 2023

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459

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+95

Awards

Runner Up in Giant Beasts Photo Contest

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Top Choice

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Outstanding Creativity

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Superb image and congratulations

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Love it! Love the overall portfolio too, especially the underwater images.

congrats! You deserve it!

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Beautiful, congrats on your win

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Beautiful capture!! Congrats on your Contest win!!!

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Congratulations on the win awesome picture

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Truly beautiful.

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