2010 04-10 SB Channel

Humpbacks and more Humpbacks...some were frisky, others were all business...what a great day on the Channel.

The lady and her whale. A personal encounter with a friendly Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) on board the Condor Express.
Megaptera novaeangliae spy hop passenger 2010 Channel 074
Portrait of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Megaptera novaeangliae spy hop left side CLOSE 2010 Channel 067
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.
Megaptera novaeangliae dorsal hump passengers 2010 Channel 025
Some of the whalers on board the Condor Express today will have some unique TALES to tell about Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Megaptera novaeangliae tail passengers 2010 Channel 017
A Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke, about as close as you'd want it to get.
Megaptera novaeangliae tail fluke waterfall bow Condor 2010 Channel 031
A Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes alongside the Condor Express for a friendly visit.
Megaptera novaeangliae passengers 2010 Channel 004
This friendly Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) aimed directly at the boat, then dove under it close enough for the whalers on board to get great close up pics with their cell phones.
Megaptera novaeangliae passengers 2010 Channel 056
Pectoral fins glowing under the water, a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes over to greet the whalers on board the Condor Express.
Megaptera novaeangliae passengers 2010 Channel 084
A friendly Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes up from under the boat and sprays the whalers on board the Condor Express.
Megaptera novaeangliae passengers 2010 Channel 039
A feisty Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches near the Condor Express. Image 1 of 4.
Megaptera novaeangliae BREACH seq 2010 Channel 102
A feisty Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches near the Condor Express. Image 2 of 4.
Megaptera novaeangliae BREACH seq 2010 Channel 103
A feisty Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches near the Condor Express. Image 3 of 4.
Megaptera novaeangliae BREACH seq 2010 Channel 104
A feisty Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaches near the Condor Express. Image 4 of 4.
Megaptera novaeangliae BREACH seq 2010 Channel 107
A photo-montage combining all 4 images in this tremendous Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breach sequence. THIS IS NOT ONE NATURAL PHOTO, BUT 4 PUT TOGETHER INTO ONE.
Megaptera novaeangliae BREACH seq MONTAGE 2010 Channel 102
A close look at the powerful tail flukes of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Megaptera novaeangliae tail CLOSE 2010 Channel 009
A flock of Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) resting on West Beach, Santa Barbara Harbor.
Rynchops niger 2010 Channel 142
A Snowy Egret (Egretta thula) rests atop a mooring float in Santa Barbara Harbor.
Egretta thula mooring can 2010 Harbor 027
A tail fluke waterfall -- Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae).
Megaptera novaeangliae tail fluke waterfall 2010 Channel 068

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2010 04-10 SB Channel