Whale of a Backflip
Whale watching off the coast of Coffs Harbour.
Whale watching off the coast of Coffs Harbour.
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Jun, 2018Views
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Awards
Top Shot Award 22
Fall Award 2020
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
Virtuoso
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critique
September 06, 2018
Striking image, technically perfect, and the off-center composition with more space on the left in the direction of the whale "travel" is exactly right. Wonderful work!
Platinum
critique
September 06, 2018
And I love it that the horizon is PERFECTLY level! So many otherwise great shots on VB are spoiled for me because this simple aspect is overlooked.
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken from my brother's boat just off the coast of my hometown Coffs Harbour.Time
This was shot in the early afternoon when the sun was shining from the direction of the coast.Lighting
A great example of the majesty of creation.Equipment
Shot using an EOS 7D with Tamron 70-200mm VC, hand held.Inspiration
I was invited to go out whale watching and we found a few whales happy to put on a show.Editing
Only basic editing for contrast and white balance.In my camera bag
Usually an EOS 5D mkIII and a number of lenses. 24-70mm, 70-200mm, 15-30mm and others.Feedback
Find a place close to whales and be ready to shoot quickly.
