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What a Fluke

What a Fluke

Taken off Faial in The Azores. Amazing place.

Taken off Faial in The Azores. Amazing place.
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Jul, 2014

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My contribution to The Azores project set up by my husband. This was one of the highlights of the holiday. So lucky to have opportunity to see the whales and to get this shot.

Thanks, it seems nobody else has been!!

Nice catch and the perfect title! LOL

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