Diagnostic Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lesson photo:  dorsal fin, tail fluke and spout.
Humpback whale.
The dorsal fin, or "hump," of a Humpback Whale is seen very close up.
Another great digital photography moment for the whalers on board the Condor Express as a friendly Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) passes by within arms reach.
The "hump" of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) with Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara in the background.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) right lateral view.
High arch of a diving Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).   Note the interesting tuft of stalked barnacles on the tip of the dorsal fin...a great water flow spot for a suspension feeding crustacean!
The right flanks and dorsal fin of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Hence the name...Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) arches for a deeper dive.
Diagnostic Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lesson photo: dorsal fin, tail fluke and spout.
Diagnostic Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lesson photo:  dorsal fin, tail fluke and spout.
Diagnostic Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lesson photo: dorsal fin, tail fluke and spout.
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