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jimmclean

Humpback breach (Megaptera novaeangliae)

I've just started as a part-time volunteer research assistant with a whale watching project. I may not get paid, but it certainly has its benefits!
Just took this shot today, so I only just made it into the competition.
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Habitat
Ocean
Location
Off the coast at Sydney, Australia
Date taken
21 June 2008
Scientific name
Megaptera novaeangliae
Equipment used
Canon 20D, 100-400
Tim Taylor
I can only imagine what that must have been like to watch. Congrats on the job and the shot.
 
julien
Good on you for being a volunteer and good on you for getting such a super shot.
 
IanF
Congratulations on winning the June 2008 photo competition with the theme - Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians.

Placings were
First place - jimclean with Humpback breach with 12/78 votes
Second place -John M with Fish Supper attracting 10/78 votes
Third place - robbyuk with Red Deer attracting 8/78 votes.
 

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