Zeke Laing, A Whale of a Time (ANIMAL 2024)

After 5 days of persisting in less than ideal conditions at sea we spotted a mother Humpback Whale "tail sailing". Her calf was staying close to her at the sea floor. A short time after, the calf began to cautiously approach and with a swift move of the pectoral fin, it was time to play! Its certainly an amazing experience making eye contact with such a charismatic animal, but to have a mutually inquisitive interaction, was an incredibly special moment.

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