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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

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Humpback whale seen off the waters of Farallon Islands near San Francisco, CA

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Comments (13)
MickGrant
Good job anyway! We are on the river east of Cinci - resident for about 6 years coming in from Idaho! Needed an easier winter. Nice to meet you.
ShreenivasanManievannan
I used my dslr to take the video.. was not possesing a tripod at that time plus the boat in which i was very shaky.. Thanks :) I noticed you are from Ohio.. I was in Cincinnati for sme years :) nice to meet you..
MickGrant
Did you use a camera or cine equipment - it should always have your emotions anyway! It was fine!
ShreenivasanManievannan
@Dangermouse: Thanks.. I would say I was very lucky to see these creatures jumping around :) @Mick: You noticed the video.. Thanks.. :) I would like to reduce the shakes next time i make a video :)
MickGrant
Good job Shreeni Nice video and the Disney music was great!
Dangermouse
Great action shot, must be fantastic to see them up close like that! A great first spotting from you, welcome!
ShreenivasanManievannan
@Sean: Thanks :) @ Eric: ohh thats great.. I think humpbacks are common in all oceans.. @Ashish: Thanks.. :)
Eric Noora
We have that here as well. Was fortunate enough to see a pod last year :-)
SeanWeekly
Yeah I can imagine! one day I will see one, great pictures though!
SeanWeekly
I would still love to see a whale! Great action shot.

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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