Eschrichtius robustus 2012 03-03 SB Channel-191
Image sequence 1 of 2: A mighty tail throw from a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Whalers on board the Condor Express get a great look at a vertically lunge feeding Humpback Whale.
Two Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae), Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands...on a very glassy, smooth day in the Santa Barbara Channel.
A very young whaler and mom on board the Condor Express get a close visit by some Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis).
Two Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus), one up and one underwater, with breezy conditions in the Santa Barbara Channel.  The mainland Santa Ynez Mountains are visible in the back.
Distant shot 1 of 2 of a Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) lunge feeding.
Eschrichtius robustus 2012 03-03 SB Channel-191
Eschrichtius robustus 2012 03-03 SB Channel-191
Eschrichtius robustus 2012 03-03 SB Channel-191
See photo in original gallery.