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Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador. The tail rising from the water marks the moment before a whale disappears into the deep — this whale was likely feeding on capelin and was preparing to dive, hence the raised tail.
I photographed this whale near the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, a protected area where seabirds nest and whales come to feed on the capelin that run along this coast.
The flukes come up slowly, deliberately, dripping water as they rise, then slip beneath the surface with barely a ripple. Graceful in a way that seems impossible for such a large animal.
The markings on a whale's tail are unique to each individual, like fingerprints. Researchers use photographs of these markings to identify and track whales over years and across oceans. Somewhere in a database, this whale may have a name and a history. For me, it remains anonymous — a wild creature that surfaced briefly into my world before returning to its own.
Whale encounters are never guaranteed, but Newfoundland's waters offer good odds. The capelin draw them here, and where the capelin run, the whales follow.
Limited edition Chromaluxe metal print. Ultra gloss finish captures the detail of the tail and the sparkle of water droplets. Wildlife photography for those who appreciate glimpses of the deep.
Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador. The tail rising from the water marks the moment before a whale disappears into the deep — this whale was likely feeding on capelin and was preparing to dive, hence the raised tail.
I photographed this whale near the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve, a protected area where seabirds nest and whales come to feed on the capelin that run along this coast.
The flukes come up slowly, deliberately, dripping water as they rise, then slip beneath the surface with barely a ripple. Graceful in a way that seems impossible for such a large animal.
The markings on a whale's tail are unique to each individual, like fingerprints. Researchers use photographs of these markings to identify and track whales over years and across oceans. Somewhere in a database, this whale may have a name and a history. For me, it remains anonymous — a wild creature that surfaced briefly into my world before returning to its own.
Whale encounters are never guaranteed, but Newfoundland's waters offer good odds. The capelin draw them here, and where the capelin run, the whales follow.
Limited edition Chromaluxe metal print. Ultra gloss finish captures the detail of the tail and the sparkle of water droplets. Wildlife photography for those who appreciate glimpses of the deep.
