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Humpback whale

Humpback whale

A humpback whale calf makes a curious pass off of Ha'apai in the Kingdom of Tonga.

A humpback whale calf makes a curious pass off of Ha'apai in the Kingdom of Tonga.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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Aperture 8/1 ISO 500 Focal Length 16/1

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Tonga

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Aug, 2023

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