Surfacing Collection (#4)

Orca (Orcinus orca) swimming in sea surrounded by mountains at sunset, Iceland, January

Humpback Whale, Ernest Sound, Wrangell, Alaska, USA

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

Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) porpoising, El Hierro, Canary Islands

Road Works in Whitehall, London 1882
Originally entitled Horse Guards under Fire again, showing a group of workmen re-surfacing the road in Whitehall, London. In the foreground the men are preparing pitch or tar with their portable

Head of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) emerges from the water, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. July

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) near surface, Sado Estuary, Arribida, Portugal

Antarctic, Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Gentoo penguin surfacing

Common / Northern minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfacing, Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico, February

Split level view of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) at surface at sunset, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

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

Brydes whale (Balaenoptera brydei) breaching, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) at surface, Tai O, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China

Short finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) about to surface, Baja California, Mexico, February

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching - leaping out of the water, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) surfacing at sunset near Point Adolphus, Icy Strait, Southeast Alaska, United States of America, North America

Two Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) breaching, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK, July 2014

Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) breaching, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK, July

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) surfacing with mountain landscape, Liefdefjorden, Svalbard, Norway. July 2011

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) tail slapping at sunset, transient race, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, July

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising, Sado Estuary, Portugal

Sequence of a breaching Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes, UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) ears flicking water when opening after surfacing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, October 2012

Beluga / White whale (Delphinareptus leucas) surfacing, Captive, Vancouver Aquarium, Canada

Killer whale / Orca (Orcinus orca) surfacing with three seabirds flying, Tysfjord, Norway, November

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) surfacing, Peninsula Valdez, Argentina

Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
FG-eb-921 Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Humpback whale - Blow rises very high in the cold, still air of an October day in Southeast Alaska DB 388
FG-7683 Humpback Whale - blowing air from blow hole Southeast Alaska, USA Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Blue Whale Blowing water
FG-7590 BLUE WHALE - blowing water Balaenoptera musculus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dorsal fin of a Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) breaks the surface off the island of Yap, Micronesia; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

This Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has two circular bite marks the may be attributed to a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis, found in Hawaii waters

Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) portrait; Curacao, Netherlands Antilles

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaps out of the Pacific ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

Young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

Curious young Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) was born in the 2022 season off Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lobbing its flukes in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) leaping out of the Pacific Ocean; Hawaii, United States of America

The scared tail of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it dives off the coast of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

A close look at the dorsal fin and scars on the side of a Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) as it breaks the surface; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is likely around one month old and testing out its leaping capabilities; Hawaii, United States of America

This Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) is breaching off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Humpback whale lifting its fluke while feeding in the Lynn Canal at sunset, SE Alaska, USA
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifting its fluke as it feeds in the Lynn Canal at sunset; Southeast Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Humpback Whale Surfacing
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing at sunset, with water flowing off its fluke and the silhouetted Chilkat Mountains in the background, Lynn Canal, Inside Passage, Alaska, USA; Alaska

Pod of Killer whales off the coast of Alaska
Pod of Killer whales (Orcinus orca) traveling in the Lynn Canal with the Coastal Range in the background, Southeast Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

A killer whales, Orcinus orca, swimming on the surface

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"Surfacing: A Glimpse into the Hidden World Below" Dive deep into the mysterious realm beneath the waves, where creatures both majestic and fearsome emerge from the depths. Witness as a Great White Shark, its powerful jaws agape, reveals its awe-inspiring presence in South Australia's waters. Like something out of Jules Verne's imagination, the Nautilus submarine emerges gracefully, showcasing its sleek design and technological marvels. But it is not just predators that grace us with their surfacing. The humble Common Mole reminds us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The Great White Shark once again captivates our attention as we get an up-close look at its formidable mouth - a testament to nature's perfect predator. In an extraordinary display of unity, Killer Whales gather together to form a "superpod, " demonstrating their intelligence and social bonds off British Columbia's Johnstone Strait. Venturing further north to Canada's Arctic region, we encounter the mystical Narwhal - known for its long tusk that pierces through icy waters like a mythical unicorn of the sea. Returning to Killer Whales yet again, these magnificent creatures showcase their elegance and power as they breach above water in a breathtaking display off distant shores. A change of pace brings us face-to-face with Beluga Whales gliding gracefully through Canadian Arctic waters. Their pure white bodies stand out against the icy backdrop, creating an ethereal sight to behold. Heading towards warmer climates in Hawaii's Pacific Ocean, we encounter Green Sea Turtles basking near the surface. These ancient reptiles remind us of resilience and harmony within marine ecosystems. Finally, our journey concludes with one of Earth's largest inhabitants -the Blue Whale. Its massive body breaks through Gulf of California’s surface.