Hitting The Surface
Humpback Whale40 total reviews
Comment from Nancy Montana
Sometimes luck is with us as it the case of this photo. To catch such a magnificent animal half out of the water is unusual for the casual observer. That is part of what makes life interesting.
Great focus for shooting on the fly. This was a case where everything came to together to produce an outstanding photo. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2018
  |
Sometimes luck is with us as it the case of this photo. To catch such a magnificent animal half out of the water is unusual for the casual observer. That is part of what makes life interesting.
Great focus for shooting on the fly. This was a case where everything came to together to produce an outstanding photo. Congratulations.
Comment Written 24-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2018
-
Yes Nancy. Certainly lucky and taken on the fly. We were in a small rubber boat and I was looking the other way taking shots. Suddenly someone screamed "There's one right here'! I swung around with my finger on the burst button and simply pointed. I actually only caught a quick glimpse of the whale but fortunately the camera caught 7-8 shots in sequence. What a magnificent sight seeing these creatures in all their power and magnificence. Thank you again Nancy ~ Steve
-
You are very welcome Steve. I love the shot, and was delighted that you were able to get it.
Comment from ChuckWaxman
"We have Breach". Great action shot - good luck in the contest. Never been whale watching myself - gotta put it on my bucket list. Straight off your iphone - i'm impressed. Definitely an All Time Best. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
|
"We have Breach". Great action shot - good luck in the contest. Never been whale watching myself - gotta put it on my bucket list. Straight off your iphone - i'm impressed. Definitely an All Time Best. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
-
Thanks a lot Chuck. Got really lucky to get this series. Appreciate your review ~ Steve
Comment from Arctic Artist
Very nice capture. I would have only got this shot from land, lol. You are a brave person to be able to get such a great shot. Usually I just see them from far on land. It's so cool to see them up close. Good detail. You have brought all your viewers for a ride right next to you. Thank you. Very nice piece.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
 |
Very nice capture. I would have only got this shot from land, lol. You are a brave person to be able to get such a great shot. Usually I just see them from far on land. It's so cool to see them up close. Good detail. You have brought all your viewers for a ride right next to you. Thank you. Very nice piece.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
-
Thank you so much AA for your great review and Grand rating. It was definitely a thrill of a life time. This had been on my bucket list for a long time. Thank you again for your wonderful comments ~ Steve
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
I'm curious about the second & third shots as it may have shown more interesting body parts!
With a strong visual impact like this, technical factors such as horizontal tilts & eye capture may not be so significant...
Sharply focused.
Fine features & textures.
Overcast illumination.
Monochromatic colors. Excellent details.
Impressive setting.
Dynamic spray creates a great dramatic impact!
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
|
I'm curious about the second & third shots as it may have shown more interesting body parts!
With a strong visual impact like this, technical factors such as horizontal tilts & eye capture may not be so significant...
Sharply focused.
Fine features & textures.
Overcast illumination.
Monochromatic colors. Excellent details.
Impressive setting.
Dynamic spray creates a great dramatic impact!
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 21-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
-
Yes the next shots show more of the body. I did after photo work on them and as such they were not eligible for this contest. Will post the others. Thanks for your review Dick ~ Steve
-
Welcome, Steve! Missed your views...
Comment from MKFlood
gee Top i thought we would see a capture of you riding one of these..wink..lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this whale coming out of the water is very cool. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
|
gee Top i thought we would see a capture of you riding one of these..wink..lol. cool capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this whale coming out of the water is very cool. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2018
-
Well the next few shots have me riding this Big Boy but I didn't want to look like I was bragging. Got pretty lucky here as it all happened so fast. Thanks for stopping by Mark ~ Steve
Comment from Envision
This is a good action shot! I can't get over how close you were and that you even got to see this at all! So cool. It's face is so unusual and interesting to view. The major splashes of the water indicate the power of this guy really well too.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
|
This is a good action shot! I can't get over how close you were and that you even got to see this at all! So cool. It's face is so unusual and interesting to view. The major splashes of the water indicate the power of this guy really well too.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
-
Thank you Grace for your review and comments. It was truly a thrill of a life time. It all happened so fast and it was pure instinct to push the button and get the shot. Lucky. Thanks again Grace.
-
It sounds exhilarating! Congratulations :)
Comment from Stringbean
Great artists notes ....this is a great capture and moment in time. Good camera techniques and good stop action shot. A humpback whale right along your boat quite an experience .... thanks for keeping you exposure and getting this awesome shot. Good is your focus, lighting and details. Outstanding storytelling and photography. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
|
Great artists notes ....this is a great capture and moment in time. Good camera techniques and good stop action shot. A humpback whale right along your boat quite an experience .... thanks for keeping you exposure and getting this awesome shot. Good is your focus, lighting and details. Outstanding storytelling and photography. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
-
Thank you so much Mary Lynn. I Always so appreciate your reviews and thoughts ~ Steve
Comment from Monica Morrell
Wow! Incredible captured shot! Such power and strength! Personally I would have had a heart attack and unable to manage taking a photo. I hope your boat was bigger than him.! Great write up to go along with your great picture. Very impressive!
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
|
Wow! Incredible captured shot! Such power and strength! Personally I would have had a heart attack and unable to manage taking a photo. I hope your boat was bigger than him.! Great write up to go along with your great picture. Very impressive!
Comment Written 20-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
-
Thank you so much Monica. Yes it was a thrill of a lifetime. One of my Bucket list items. Thank you again Monica ~ Steve
Comment from Pamela Ruggiero
Steve. Thank you for your detailed artist notes. I think curved horizons happen whenever there are swells in the water. In this photo, though, you are right. It does not meet any of the conditions for which a curved or non straight horizon would occur. Nice composition and capture. Sharp image. A good entry for the contest. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
|
Steve. Thank you for your detailed artist notes. I think curved horizons happen whenever there are swells in the water. In this photo, though, you are right. It does not meet any of the conditions for which a curved or non straight horizon would occur. Nice composition and capture. Sharp image. A good entry for the contest. Thank you for sharing and best of luck with this image
Comment Written 20-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
-
Thank you so much Pamela for your review and comments. They always mean a lot to me ~ Steve
Comment from Life is but a dream.
Startling to be sure and to hear this and see this must have had your heart in palpitations.
There is not a thing wrong with a tilted horizon line. In our photo club we had a Nat. Geo photographer that went to Korea to do a shoot. He came back with purposely tilted photographs that were dynamite.
I therefore am one person who looks forward to tilted horizon lines for they do add to the excitement of the photograph.
Purrrrrfect.
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
|
Startling to be sure and to hear this and see this must have had your heart in palpitations.
There is not a thing wrong with a tilted horizon line. In our photo club we had a Nat. Geo photographer that went to Korea to do a shoot. He came back with purposely tilted photographs that were dynamite.
I therefore am one person who looks forward to tilted horizon lines for they do add to the excitement of the photograph.
Purrrrrfect.
Comment Written 20-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 20-Feb-2018
-
Hmmm. I have never considered the 'Out of the ordinary, unleveled horizon' and other things before. You are so correct. Perhaps it is time to reconsider the 'Traditional' ~ Steve