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Humpback whale, Maui, Hawaii

Humpback whale, Maui, Hawaii

A humpback whale floats vertically with it's rostrum poking out of the surface in the sapphire blue waters of Maui, Hawaii.

Canon EOS-5D3, 8...
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A humpback whale floats vertically with it's rostrum poking out of the surface in the sapphire blue waters of Maui, Hawaii.

Canon EOS-5D3, 8-15mm, Nauticam housing, Zen 230 Dome port
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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

settings

settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 640 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 14/1

location

location

Hawaii, US

upload_date

upload_date

Feb, 2020

Views

535

Likes

+80

Awards

Honorable Mention in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol9

Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol9

Peer Award

+37

Absolute Masterpiece

+4

Magnificent Capture

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Top Choice

Superior Skill

Genius

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Virtuoso

Emotions

Impressed

+6

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