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Jeff Hartog thanking a sperm whale for photos, taken under permit
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Contest Finalist in I Coexist Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Underwater Games Photo Contest
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Contest Finalist in Creative Travels Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Adrenaline Rush Photo Contest
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Toptruck
July 26, 2016
very few of us get this lucky.
Must have been a totally awesome moment. You will never forget it!
Must have been a totally awesome moment. You will never forget it!
cyrillinegoodman
October 11, 2016
AMAZING IMAGE! I love the perspective of capturing the eye of the Whale as the diver touches him. Your photo tells a powerful story. Truly an adrenaline rush moment. Congratulations on being a finalist.
peterallinson
November 22, 2016
Photo taken in the waters off the coast of Dominica under permit. Jeff Hartog and his friend Scar the sperm whale with the rest of the pod in the background
evelynbarberbradley
December 02, 2016
This is one of the most magnificient photos I have ever seen. What an honor to be able to swim amongst these enormous animals!
ryansnodgrass
April 29, 2018
The eye sells it and great lines of the animal coming out of the corners of the frame.
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Taken in the waters off the Island of Dominica under permit.Time
MIDDAYLighting
Nice sunny dayEquipment
NIKON D300, 10-24MM LENS IN A NAUTICAM HOUSINGInspiration
THE WHALESEditing
RAW CONVERSION USING ADOBE PHOTOSHOPIn my camera bag
NOW USING A D500 WITH TOKINA 10-17MM, NIKON 10-24MM, NIKON 60MM, NIKON 105MM, IN A NAUTICAM HOUSINGFeedback
TIMING AND THE RIGHT SUBJECT