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Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, as seen from the kayak launch ramp area between the Cal Poly Pier and the Ole Harford Port San Luis Pier in Port San Luis, (Avila) CA. Two Humpback Whales were lunge feeding amongst a bird and sea lion feeding frenzy in the bay fairly near shore, and amongst dozens of kayakers and Standup Paddle (SUP) boarders within striking distance. 22 August 2012.

Photo © 2012 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, mike {at] mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com, Canon 5D Mark III, with Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, with circular polarizer, lightweight tripod, IS, RAW. Aperture Priority wide open at f/5.6, ISO 400. See EXIF for obtained shutter speed..

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Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, Avila, CA

Author Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USA
Camera location35° 10′ 41.06″ N, 120° 44′ 54.1″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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