Humpback Whale

LjMaxx

Humpback Whale

This male Humpback was in full song voice for his mate off the N.W. coast of Mexico… I had mabie 20 minutes of him dancing before me with in 30 feet or so then wooshhh… he was gone.. Perhaps he had found her aye…?

Anyway.. gonna be posting more of them along with other various wildlife species from this area to make a calender with so I certainly do not expect comments left on them all.. but.. if you see one you like alot… please let me know to help select their order of sequence…

If you wish to listen to him sing too… that would be Here

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Resizing always avail… Thanks for cking him out… :)

Humpback Whale belongs to the following groups:

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Humpback Whale by LjMaxx
Humpback Whale by LjMaxx
  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    Great shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Henk.. I had a blast watching him.. :)

  • Scott Bricker

    Scott Bricker

    aarrrrrruuuuugggg….aarrrrrrruuuuugggg…heheh
    very cool…

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Scott… I did enjoy these to brief moments that I had him before me.. Felt lucky…. :)

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Wow! Superb capture, LJ. I saw a documentary on tv once about how long it took a cameraman to get just such a shot of a shark. So bravo. Not an easy shot. Agnes xx

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Agnes… I did my best when he surprised me with his jumps.. I was only in a panga so I felt the power of his thrusts too… :) LJM

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Awesome!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lorilee.. Thanks.. I really appreciate your comment.. :)

  • melant1017

    melant1017

    Beautiful capture, love the look of the water splash and the wonderful blue water :)
    Great work LJ!!!

    ~A

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Antonio… More to come.. They look so nice on my big screen here.. Glad you liked him… :)

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Fabulous capture Lj!!! just fabulous!! one of the best I have seen,

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Kate.. What a great comment to read… Hope u dont get to sick of seeing the others I will be posting.. :) LJM

  • Joseph Rieg

    Joseph Rieg

    W.O.W. super shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Joseph… More to come… Tails too.. Saw one team… :)

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    Great shot, LJ…Where have you been???...Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi there Lynn.. I have missed you.. I was off on yet another great adventure with nature… Glad u noticed I was … missing… I will catch up here very soon… :) LJM

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Lj, this is GLORIOUS!!! My husband would faint if he saw this … he’s wanted to see one for sooo long!!!! What a fabulous capture, hon!!!! Beautifully done!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Lois.. Thanks so much.. I can see why he has wanted to too. This was a jump out surprise for me this day.. We were out fishing.. ... Hope u dont get to sick of seeing the others I will be posting.. :) LJM

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wow, great moment! well done.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Luda.. Blast of a day out there with him…:)

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    Sounds like a fun-filled adventure. Stay in touch. My computer crashed tonight and I cannot add any more photos until get this taken care of. I can still respond to comments and BubbleMail…Glad you are OK…Lynn

  • LjMaxx replied

    I am good Lynn.. Thanks so much too.. Get that p.c.fixed soon too.. :)

  • Susan Bergstrom

    Susan Bergstrom

    WOW …Brilliant capture!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Susan.. He sure was something to see..

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    Thats a brilliant shot gorgeous, well done xxxxxxxxxxx

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Carlotta.. I had a blast! Catch up with you and yours very soon too..:)

  • MichaelTravis

    MichaelTravis

    WOW! THIS MUST HAVE BEEN EXCITING! GREAT SHOT!
    MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Ahhh yes it was Michael.. I was so close… Mabie next time I can touch him.. Mabie.. I did get splashed alot.. hahaha.. Thanks so much.. :)

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Oh wow This is amazing

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Andy… Sure was a good time.. Saw so many of these jumping about thruout the day.. It was mating season there..

  • Jonice

    Jonice

    Awesome Capture LJ. Jonice

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Jonice.. Many Thanks to you.. Glad you liked him.. :)

  • bill  oneil

    bill oneil

    magical Lj..

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Bill.. It sure was magical for me this day.. :)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    way too cool! – Dennis

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Dennis.. Thanks so much.. It was very cool too.. :)

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    awesome shot Lj. this is a great photo…

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Nancy.. I was on a smaller Panga boat too.. Almost fell off a few times in effort to get the shots I got..Hahaha.. Silly girl.. :)

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Incredible capture Lj!! It must have been a breathtaking sight!! :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    It was Keith.. I couldnt believe it when I saw him 1st jump out and splash me.. What fun… Thanks so much here..:) oxo

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    WOW Thats amazing Lj, I am so jealous!!!! An incredible capture!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Kasey.. Thanks.. Next time you should come too.. All the girls hanging out with the whales and the sailors.. Sound good? Oh.. oppss. forgot.. Your married.. Oh well .. lets go anyway..lol… :)

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    I am in….Who said anything about married???? HAHAHAHAHA!!! Lets do it…As long as there is booze and hot men I am in my friend!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Most excellent.. Your on the list.. Year 3 coming up.. Hahhaha.. A great time indeed.. :)

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    fabulous capture

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Rosina.. Thanks so much.. It was quite a sight for me indeed… :)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    All I can say is WOW, this is such an amazing shot…. Way to go girl, you sure nailed this one.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much.. I was so surprised when he popped on out of the water and spashed me.. What fun… :)

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    An amazing capture and fantastic shot .

  • LjMaxx replied

    Did you hear his sounds Irene? wow huh.. What a magical thing to hear in person too.. A blessing for me indeed… :)

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    WOW I went back and listen to him sing, cool link

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Gosh that is amazing .

  • LjMaxx replied

    Ohhh Irene.. He was a delight to see… Spashed me and came quite close.. More to come.. Trying to spread them out to not bore people to much… Thanks…:)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Stunning….you are so lucky to have been blessed by this one!!! awesome.

  • jesika

    jesika

    One word only:
    ENVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    jx

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Jesika.. What a great day for whales it was too.. Hated for it to end… :)

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    thats a cooooooooooool shot – mq

  • LjMaxx replied

    It was cooooooolll too Mike. Thanks so much for commenting too..:)

  • jadeast

    jadeast

    Beautiful shot LJ!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Jade.. :)

  • lianne

    lianne

    What a stunning shot LJ – how incredibly moving and powerful and captured perfectly! What a glorious day it must have been!

  • LjMaxx replied

    I appreciate that lianne. Thanks… He was huge… Splashed me some a few times..hahah. What exciting fun it was for me…..

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Excellent work

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good morning Thea… Thea.. Thanks so much.. :)

  • chazz

    chazz

    Great Shot!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Chazz.. Thanks.. I appreciate that… It was alot of fun for me..

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    What an amazing capture, How I’d love to see one of these great beasts, You have done it proud.

    Stunning shot.

    Malcolm

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi there.. What a wonderful treat it was for me to be at the right spot of the ocean at the right time.. He just popped right out from under me.. Thanks so much for commenting here.. :)

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    Magnificent capture!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. DApixara.. :)

  • EnlightenedOne

    EnlightenedOne

    An amazing capture indeed.

  • LjMaxx replied

    What fun it was too.. Did u hear him sing? WoW! Thanks EO.. :)

  • Simon Mears

    Simon Mears

    what a thing to see and to be able to share.. fantastic stuff, congrats!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good morning SImon.. It was awesome! I really cant put into words how lucky I felt to have seen this guy this day.. Thanks so much for commenting too..:)

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    These are the kind of shots we all hope to get. Glad you got one to share.

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Al.. I was glad it was my turn.. :)

  • Laura S

    Laura S

    Wow what a shot! They are marvelous animals. This goes straight into my favorites. :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Laura.. Yes.. they are marvelous.. My lucky day 4 sure.. :) I really appreciate the fav too..

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Oh gosh well caught Lj, I bet you were scared just a little?

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Anthony.. No. I wasn’t.. except when I tried to stand up for some shots.. hahaha.. that got a little rocky. Small fishing boat.. I was lucky though huh…?..lol…. Thanks so much.. Got your info today.. I will write you tomorrow on that too.. :)

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Great shot Lj ;) xoxox

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much. I really appreciate your commenting here..:)

  • happypattern

    happypattern

    What a stunning capture and the beautiful deep blue sea and wonderful sky as a backdrop for this amazing creature!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much H.P… a gorgeous day out…. :)

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    Awesome shot. :o) Wow.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Mia.. Thanks…. :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wow, what a fabulous capture Lj!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Bela.. :)

  • syd baker

    syd baker

    Yaaaaaaaaaaay! Hurray for whales! This is classic, instant favorite! Yaaaaay!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Syd.. :)

  • Arie van der Wijst

    Arie van der W...

    Beautiful shot LJ!!!
    Love these animals…...always wanted to see something like this in real life! Seems to me terrific to watch!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Arie.. I did feel lucky for this too.. It was a good day. :)

  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    excellent LJ, great detail… so majestic…seeing images like this we need to be vocal about ensuring future generations get to see this too – and so sad when certain nations still condone their hunting… for scientific purposes of course…their aurguements & reasons are pathetic.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Jim… I couldn’t agree with you more… I can’t even comprehend it all. I appreciate your commenting here.. T.Y.. . :)

  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Brilliant capture LJ!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Marvin.. T.Y. very much for commenting here.. :)

  • Robin D. Overacre

    Robin D. Overacre

    What a rush!!! You won’t forget that one! great shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Robin.. Sorry so late.. been so busy.. Thanks.. He was a joy for me to see so closely.. I will catch up to you soon I hope.. :) oxo

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    AWESOME shooting and what an incredible sight to witness in a craft so small!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks D.S. yes.. It sure felt like a very small boat boat when he was rocking the waters all about.. lol. What fun though.. So glad that happened to me this day.. :)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow how close were you to him ?! excellent shot ! :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Oh Lucinda.. He jumped right out of the water near our small panga boat.. Made it rock alot while splashing me.. I would say.. oh… 30 -40 feet or so.. Quite close.. Just made my day too.. Felt very fortunate to have had this happen when I was out there with camera.. :) Thanks…

  • rdotter

    rdotter

    It’s incredible that you can capture that kind of detail while bouncing around in a small boat. Very well done, my friend. Oh….and the new profile photo??...whoa….niiiiiiiice!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Dog.. Was good to share these pics with you 1st.. Still have many to edit and go thru.. Thanks twice here…:) oxo

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Oh MY, Stunning capture!!!! Instant fave!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Cheryl and for the fav too.. :)

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    AWESOME

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Linda.. :)

  • Michèle  van Kasteren
  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Michele.. I am glad you commented here.. :)

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    Just a perfect capture!!! I love this!! so well done!

  • LjMaxx replied

    What a treat this was for me Jeffrey.. He was soooo close…. hahaaa.. Had an absolute blast there.. T. Y.. :)

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    Wow, LJ i was thrilled with my capture of my photos but this is stunning! Wow, you must have had an awesome time. Excellent capture.

  • LjMaxx replied

    I did Carol.. I have many more too. Some even closer.. Just gonna spread them out some.. Thanks,.. :)

  • dpennyor

    dpennyor

    OH WOW!!! what a thrill this would be to capture!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    It was for me Dennis.. So close and popped out at me.. lol. Had a blast watching this happen.. Thanks.. :)

  • GrahamGParker

    GrahamGParker

    Great shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Graham.. :)

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    great shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi there Rosina… T.Y. so much for this comment..:)

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    Wow! love humpbacks! Cool shot : )

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Nic… T.Y. so much for commenting here I too love them. I have a few more.. spreading them out some here.. ..:)

  • turtlepath

    turtlepath

    Wow ,lucky you! I’ve been on many whale excursions trying to get a shot of this! Wonderful shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Janice.. I got it like this before me for 20-30 minutes till.. No more jumps or slaps or splash’s appeared… I was so aware of how lucky my timing was yes.. I am so pleased you liked it and left a comment too.. T.Y. :)

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    excellent shot

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much for commenting here..::)

  • maxy

    maxy

    Fantastic!! This whale is toooo happy too! I love the action of it frolicking in the sea – the water is gorgeous, such a rich blue! Excellent work!

  • LjMaxx replied

    T.Y. Maxy.. It was a blast for me.. Him too I think he felt my joy to see him.. Show off Whale..lol… I appreciate tis comment very much.. Later! :)

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Beautiful shot, Cant wait till its my turn to get shots like this…..:)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Tim. I have been in those waters many times and he has never been so close to me before. I was glad I got a turn this time… I appreciate your commenting here.. :)

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    Lj this is a fantastic shot well done.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Michael.. What a joy to see this was for me. So close too.. Got splashed.. hahaha.. Cool..:)

  • Michael Beers

    Michael Beers

    I saw large whales like this when I was working on Fishing boats in Alaska.

  • LjMaxx replied

    I loved that he stayed with me awhile so close.. Fascinated by his power and song.. Thanks again….

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Brilliant capture Lj!!! Congratulations on your feature!! Don’t know if you’re aware but there is a group called That_One_Great_Shot :o)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Many groups here I dont know about I think..lol. Thanks for the heads up. I will go ck it out.. :)

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    Beautiful capture, so lucky to be present for the dispaly….....

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Andrew… Yes I was.. Pleased you commented here. T.Y.. :)

  • Brooke Triplett

    Brooke Triplett

    Breath taking image! Congratulations on feature!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Brooke. Thanks so much.. I just saw it.. I appreciate your writing.. Really pleased about this.. :) LJM

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Gorgeous. Congrats.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Meeli.. :)

  • lizh467

    lizh467

    Wonderful shot, whale watching is one of my top ten things to achieve! Must be amazing.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Was a blast for me to see this happening.. Thanks so much for commenting here…:)

  • Randall Scholten

    Randall Scholten

    Incredible image!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Good morning Randall.. Thanks so much for commenting here…:)

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    Great shot of a beautiful creature! I had the oppertunity to film the Humpbacks in Maui on a tiny rubber boat for about four hours and took six rolls of 35mm… got some great shots! Beautiful work!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Would love to see them. r they your port here? Thanks so much for commenting here.. :)

  • Phil Threlfall
  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Phil.. :)

  • Paul Davis

    Paul Davis

    The stuff real post cards are made of :)

  • LjMaxx replied

    Yes. I guess they are.. Sure made for a fine day of picture taking for me. Thanks Slim.. :)

  • Rebecca Bryson

    Rebecca Bryson

    absolutely awesome!! out of this world..or in this case out of this water!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hhhahahha. Good one.. Thanks Rebbeca.. :)

  • John44

    John44

    Wow.. priceless!
    Good timing .. to bad I dont see them in our local swimming pools :-)
    Greetings from Holland
    John

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi John.. Thanks so much for ck-ing this one out.. :)

  • Colinizing  Photography with Colin Boyd Shafer

    Colinizing Ph...

    Wow… That is such a great shot..

    Big creature.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so much Colin… A great day it was for me.. :)

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wow what a stunning shot, I am very very jealous…did I saw wow!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Shaun.. It was quite spectacular for me indeed. I appreciate your commenting here..:)

  • blamo

    blamo

    I would love to see one of these you are so lucky ….............Epic capture

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Blamo.. I had for 20-30 min too.. I was very lucky to see this and camera ready for it too. Thanks so much for leaving a comment here..:)

  • blamo

    blamo

    Your welcome a fine pic LIMaxx

  • Paul Thompson Photography

    Paul Thompson ...

    very nice work!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks so mcuh Tommy.. :)

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    Very Nice Frame indeed m´lady!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow LJ this is just amazing!!!!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks P.. Had a great time~ :)

  • Daniel  Sly

    Daniel Sly

    Amazing work, really well done!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Daniel.. Appreciate your commenting here…

  • Mark Gardner

    Mark Gardner

    just an amazing capture, what a sight that must have been

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Mark. Yes.. it sure was for me this day. Thanks so much for commentng here~

  • Bradley  Nichol

    Bradley Nichol

    • Please note – for the effort alone:
  • LjMaxx replied

    Well thats awesome Bradley.. Thanks so much for this fabulously bold announcement above my head too.. So great~ :)

  • gail anderson

    gail anderson

    awesome shot!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hi Gail… So pleased you liked this.. Thanks so much here.. :)

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Another amazing capture!

  • LjMaxx replied

    Hey Joan.. Thanks for ck’ing this out. :)

  • Virginia N. Fred

    Virginia N. Fred

    Oh wow that must have been so awesome to see wonderful shot…gina

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    Really a nice shot , I did an Acrylic Painting of Hump back whales
    stop in if you have some time an take a look, Ljmaxx Craig Cantrell.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Graig. Pleased for your visit here. I will go ck it out. Thanks~ Lj

  • Radek Hofman

    Radek Hofman

    Outstanding capture.

  • LjMaxx replied

    Thanks Radek.. This day of seeing the whales jump around my boat is still fresh as could be for me.. I appreciate your time to comment.. :)

  • Karen  Moore

    Karen Moore 4 days ago

    What a great shot ! I would love to have a chance to see these. Its not an everyday site for sure, I bet you were excited ! Love it !!!

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