Humpback Whale

Mark Ingram, about 1 year ago

One of your greatest shots Darren

Lost Lost, about 1 year ago

Great shot man. How big was this sucker?

Darren Stones, about 1 year ago

Thanks for your comments, Mark and Pehpsi.

That’s a very flattering comment, Mark. Thank you. It takes a lot of effort to get these shots.

Pehpsi, I’m not sure how big this humpback was. They are all big and they are a terrific sight to see.

Cheers.

Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago

Coooooool

Ray Fowler, about 1 year ago

This is a corker Darren, these must be hard to get. Do you have any idea where the whale will come up? Is there a spotter on an upper deck? Got to get myself out to see this one day.

Darren Stones, about 1 year ago

Thanks, Sharon and Ray for your comments.

Ray, the Captain of the vessel took us to the general area where this whale was in the bay. I had a rough idea where the whale was situated, but there’s no prior indication as to when the whale is going to breach. It’s a case of being in the right position on the boat, being fully alert and concentrating on the job at hand.

It’s a great experience to witness these mammals up close, and I’ve been fortunate to have done it twice in 2005 and three times in 2006.

EmmaLeigh, 12 months ago

Incredible shot, Darren! You must have had a lot of patience. I’ve been frustrated more than once on whale-watching adventures. Timing is everything. Great job!

Stephen Kilburn, 11 months ago

Fantastic image. Getting such a good shot of a breaching whale is very difficult and I applaud your skill at getting this one. Well done. After living in Hervey Bay for years, I never got a shot this good. :)

bluerabbit, 8 months ago

Wonderful shot—what a thrill!

jesika, 8 months ago

How very thrilling this must have been.
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KathyT, 8 months ago

This is a beauty Darren!

Darren Stones, 8 months ago

Appreciate your comments folks. Thanks.

Globalphotos, 7 months ago

Wonderful capture of such as beautiful creature :))

Jeremy Harrington, 7 months ago

fantastic capture Darren, really well done

Barssel, 6 months ago

Great capture Darren….........wow, well done, your folio is of a remarkably high standard

Daniel J. McCa..., 6 months ago

Stunning capture. Great work!

Helen Bascom KMA, 6 months ago

An amazing photograph Darren. Simply stunning.

micmac, 6 months ago

Fantastic ,a once in a life shot.

Dave Sandersfeld, 6 months ago

Incredible Capture, Darren you are out there! I respect that:o}}}}}

salsbells69, 6 months ago

Amazing capture_{! Perfect and what a magnificent subject}!

mikrin, 6 months ago

Very cool…. What an experience!!! Awesome shot

coffeebean, 5 months ago

Wow looks like he’s showing off…awesome capture

Colin Tobin, 5 months ago

Magnificent shot!
They are such incredible creatures.

Ryan Abboud, 4 months ago

Nice capture

KBSImages, 2 months ago

Oh how I would LOVE to see a sight like this!!!! You did an AMAZING job capturing this special moment!!!