Surface Lunges

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour leap jump Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunging above the surface, showing barnacle growth on chin and distinctive dark ventral surface, typical colouration of most northern populations of this species.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunging above the surface, showing barnacle growth on chin and distinctive dark ventral surface, typical colouration of most northern populations of this species. Balaenopteridae Cetacea colour color coloration whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae spyhop spyhopping spy hop hopping spy-hop spy-hopping rise rising arise up jump jumping jumped leap leaping breach breaching joy joyful joyous rise rising emerge emerging emerged curious curiousity curios curiosity look looking inspect inspecting gaze gazing inquisitive inquiring enquiring interested questioning nosy prying single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size pleat pleats pleated |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching. single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome breach jump jumping leap leaping surg surging ascent ascend ascending power powerful strong strength whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans rorqual rorquals majestic endangered protected vertical spray splash splashing pectoral pecs fin fins vertical Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging. single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans rorqual rorquals majestic endangered protected power powerful strong strength.happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome jump jumping leap leaping surg surge surging Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging. single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans rorqual rorquals majestic endangered protected power powerful strong strength.happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome jump jumping leap leaping surg surge surging Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Adult female breaching showing dorsal surface and water being forced out of mouth through baleen plates.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Adult female breaching showing dorsal surface and water being forced out of mouth through baleen plates. whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome single one alone lonely isolated individual Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Adult female lunging at the surface showing baleen in slightly open mouth.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult female breaching showing throat pleats, which greatly expand while feeding, and chin knobs and barnacles used to repel other whales. whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicsome big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size knob knobs knobby bump bumpy bumps complexion Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Adult female lunging at the surface showing baleen in slightly open mouth.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Adult female lunging at the surface showing baleen in slightly open mouth. single one alone lonely isolated individual whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans power powerful leap leaping Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) forward lunging. single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans rorqual rorquals majestic endangered protected power powerful strong strength.happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome jump jumping leap leaping surg surge surging Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf showing baleen in mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf showing baleen in mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour leap jump Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf showing baleen in mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf showing baleen in mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour leap jump Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching. single one alone fly flight flying fins flippers splash jump leap joy freedom blow breath spray endangered protected Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour leap jump Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour leap jump Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae chin snout profile ascent ascend ascending asent assent assending rise rising arise surfacing surface up |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive behaviour Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) raising above the surface during partial breach.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) raising above the surface during partial breach. single one alone lonely isolated individual big bigger huge large massive giant gigantic oversize size happy happiness joy joyful joyous delight delightful exuberant exuberent enthusiastic ebullient effervescent high-spirited vivacious gay lively spirited zestful zesty zest frolic frolicing frolicking frolicsome breach jump jumping leap leaping surg surging ascent ascend ascending power powerful strong strength whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans rorqual rorquals majestic endangered protected vertical spray splash splashing pectoral pecs fin fins spray splash leaping leap jump jumping breach power powerful strong strength chin throat pleat pleats barnacle barnacles depart departing farewell farwell goodbye leave good bye leaving wave waving Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf breaching. leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big baby child young youth grin behaviour Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult forcing water out of mouth while breaching. leap jump leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult breaching.
Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult breaching. leap jump leaping jumping joy happy joyful play playful playing smile power powerful breach big large huge massive Whales Humpback Balaenopteridae whale whales mammal mammals cetacean cetaceans cetacea rorqual rorquals majestic magestic endangered protected mysticetes mysticeti balaenopteridae |Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)