Megaptera Lalandii Collection (#2)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming towards surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming below water surface with snorkeler in the background, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female swimming at surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Manabi, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female breaching. Vava'u, Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) breaching. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) rear view of males escort, with adult female and male calf in the background. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female breaching together with her male calf. The calf had a large wound on his left peduncle area, one that appeared to be the result of a large bite

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) executing a forward face-flop breach, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf Tahafa male with injured pectoral fin and scarred body, with mother. Vava'u, Tonga, Pacific Ocean. COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Finalist

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult female breaching, Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific sequence 1/3

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male calf with his mother. Vava'u, Tonga. South Pacific

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) posing with her pectoral fins held together, with her mother resting in the background. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) playing, skimming the ocean surface with the tips of his pectoral fins. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) nose to nose, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Juvenile Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming up to the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Adult humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving in deep water channel. Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada.(digitally stitched image)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving into the depths, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing or spouting and fluking, Southeast Alaska, USA

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf near the surface, Hawaii

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) slapping the ocean surface with her fluke and rolled over on her back, Tonga

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing with baby, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and rainbow over the Great Bear Rainforest near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. August

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Hawaii

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), with flipper raised in the air above water, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) blowing, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, July

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae), Bay of Fundy, Canada. November

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)just under surface, off Shetland, Scotland, UK. First ever underwater images of humpbacks in British waters

Female humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with its very young calf at the surface, Rurutu island, Australs Archipelago, French Polynesia. Pacific Ocean

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) female. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaengliae) flipper above the surface after breaching, Wilhelmina Bay, Gerlache Strait. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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"Megaptera lalandii: Majestic Moments of the Humpback Whale" A serene scene unfolds as a male calf of the Megaptera lalandii species finds solace in the company of his mother, while an escort whale gracefully glides in the background. Witnessed off the shores of Vava'u, Tonga, this heartwarming sight captures the essence of familial bonds among humpback whales. Just beneath the glistening surface off Shetland, Scotland, a magnificent Megaptera lalandii emerges from its watery sanctuary. With its colossal presence and gentle demeanor, this humpback whale reminds us of nature's awe-inspiring wonders that lie just beyond our reach. In Puerto Lopez, two majestic members of the Megaptera lalandii family breach simultaneously with unparalleled grace and synchrony. This breathtaking display showcases their immense power and agility as they soar through oceanic realms. From high above, an aerial view reveals a nurturing moment between a female Megaptera lalandii and her precious calf. Their bond is palpable as they navigate vast Pacific waters together – a testament to maternal love within these incredible marine creatures. Near Hout Bay in South Africa, a daring Megaptera lalandii breaches from beneath turquoise waves with sheer exuberance. Its playful display serves as a reminder that even amidst vast oceans' depths lies boundless joy waiting to be discovered. The RF aerial view captures an enchanting moment off Baja California's coast in Mexico – showcasing multiple Megaptera lalandii tail flukes breaking through ocean surfaces like works of art painted by nature herself. Along San Jose Port in Escuintla, Guatemala's Pacific Ocean waterscape emerges another stunning spectacle - a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) raises its mighty tail fluke above water surface, leaving a lasting impression of strength and grace.