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Photos of Humpback Whale - Megaptera novaeangliae

Last modified on 2023-09-15. Dedicated page for wildlife photographers. Here, you will find valuable information including camera settings, date, and location for each photo. For more information about the species itself, please visit our website Fauna & Flora Photography, Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

The humpback whale is a species found in all oceans, migrating up to 25'000 km each year. Humpbacks feed in polar waters and mate and give birth in tropical and subtropical waters.

Humpback Whale Flapping Pectoral Fin

Rarely seen so close. Flapping pectoral fin on the water.

Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-25

NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 135mm; Exposure 1/2500; Aperture f/20; Iso 2000;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale about to dive showing fluke

Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23

NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale showing its fluke shortly before diving.

Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23

NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Fluke of a Humpback Whale

Individual Humpback Whales are identified based on the pattern on lower side of the fluke.

Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2021-08-23

NIKON Z 6; NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S; Focal Length 200mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f/18; Iso 640;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Cape Spear
2017-08-19

NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 360;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Cape Spear
2017-08-19

NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 250;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Quidi Vidi Harbour
2017-08-12

NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 200;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Quidi Vidi Harbour
2017-08-12

NIKON D500; TAMRON SP AF 150-600mm F5-6.3 VC USD A011N; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 250;

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

First sighting of a Humpback whale. Showing its fluke before diving for food.

Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
2013-08-19

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS; 4.3-215mm; Focal Length 148mm; Exposure 1/160; Aperture f5.6; Iso 100;

Videos of Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

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Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in Montreal and surrounding areas.

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