Baleen Whales Collection (#15)

Minke Whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata Neko Harbour Antarctic Penninsular MA001101
COS-2278 Minke Whale Neko Harbour, Antarctic Penninsular Balaenoptera bonaerensis Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Humpback Whale Young, about 10m long. Breaching off Montague Island, New South Wales, Australia
AU-87-ms Humpback WHALE - breaching, showing underside. Young whale, possibly female abpit 10 meters long Montague Island, NSW

Humpback Whale Young, Vava'u, Tonga
AU-86-ms Humpback WHALE - juvenile Vavau, Tonga Megaptera novaeangliae Mother whale is watching from below out of shot Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback Whale Young, swims playfully in the waters of Vava'u, Tonga, with it's watchful mother just below
AU-85-ms Humpback WHALE - juvenile Vavau, Tonga Megaptera novaeangliae Mother whale is watching from below out of shot Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback whale - female with week old calf. Tonga JLR05890
AU-32-JLR Humpback Whale - Female & week old calf Tonga Megaptera Novaengliae Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue Whale - tail fluke
WAT-6192 Blue Whale - tail fluke Balaenoptera musculus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern Right Whale - tail, sunset Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
FG-eb-773 Southern Right Whale - tail, at sunset Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina Eubalaena australis Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Southern Right Whale - adult whale breaches, after sunset. in the Golfo Nuevo, off Puerto Piramide
FG-eb-693 Southern Right Whale - adult breaches in the Golfo Nuevo, off Puerto Piramide. Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia

Humpback whale - mother and calf Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific
FG-ea-940 Humpback whale - mother and calf Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback whale - Cooperative feeding (Bubble net feeding) Southeast Alaska
FG-dm-709 Humpback Whale - Co-operative feeding / Bubble-net feeding Alaska, USA Megaptera Novaengliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback whale - Breaching. Southeast Alaska DA 990
FG-AY-137 HUMPBACK WHALE - Breaching Alaska, USA Megaptera novaengliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Humpback Whale - flipper slapping Alaska
FG-9637 Humpback Whale - flipper slapping Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Right whale - Diving; sunset, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada CH 570
FG-94-13 Northern Right Whale - Tail at sunset Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada Eubalaena glacialis Temperate and subpolar waters

HUMPBACK WHALES - x two, tails
FG-11375 HUMPBACK WHALES - x two, tails Alaska Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Baleen Whales: Majestic Giants of the Ocean Witness the awe-inspiring beauty and grace as they navigate the vast oceans. A sperm whale family glides through the deep blue waters, their synchronized movements a testament to their strong bonds. In a breathtaking display, a Southern Right Whale breaches out of the water, its massive body soaring into the air before crashing back down with an elegant splash. The sun sets in Southeast Alaska, casting a golden glow on a Humpback whale as it gracefully swims against the backdrop of nature's masterpiece. Another Humpback whale delights onlookers by breaching high above Inside Passage in Southeast Alaska. Its powerful leap leaves spectators in awe, capturing hearts with its sheer strength and agility. A Blue Whale engulfs mouthfuls of krill in San Diego, California. Its pleats expand as it feeds, showcasing nature's ingenious design for efficient feeding. In Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), another Blue Whale surfaces near boats, revealing its magnificent presence to fortunate observers. Off Fraser Island's coast at Hervey Bay Marine Park in Queensland, Australia, a female Humpback whale breaches proudly amidst sparkling waves, and is an extraordinary sight that epitomizes both power and grace. The wonders continue as even baby Blue Whales join in on breaching activities within Mexico's Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). These playful calves bring joy to all who witness their exuberant leaps into the air. Megaptera novaeangliae showcases its acrobatic skills by breaching repeatedly while exploring new territories. Whether seen from afar or up close from a side view perspective - these moments are truly unforgettable encounters with these gentle giants. California gray whales also captivate attention with their unique features; colonies of barnacles cling onto their heads alongside Cyamid crustaceans known as "whale lice. " This symbiotic relationship is a fascinating example of the interconnectedness of marine life.