HeliographDec 26

what awesome shot 😯 #humpback #whales

"#HumpbackWhales at Lennox Head in July 2025 by Danielle Smith"

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-sydney-morning-herald-s-year-in-pictures-2025-20251222-p5npih.html

#SMH #year2025 #photography #wildOz

Show threadBillthooDec 27
@Heliograph holy cow!!!
Show threadHeliographDec 27
@Billthoo i know right :O what extraordinary snapshot :,D
Show threadBillthoo
@Heliograph if I made that image I’d retire from photography as undisputed world champ.
Dec 27 at 9:40pmWeb
Show threadHeliographDec 27
@Billthoo these guys keep doing this #frolicking all year round it seems ;D https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-31/whale-watchers-ready-to-relaunch-whale-season-during-covid-19/12299574
Humpbacks spotted off NSW coast as whale watchers adapt to COVID-19

This year's annual migration may be a different experience for whale watchers, with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions meaning there could be fewer boats on the water.

ABC News
Show threadBillthooDec 28
@Heliograph that double act is amazing.
Show threadHeliographDec 28
@Billthoo maybe it's a right of passage, and makes you extra whale-attractive :,D
Show threadBillthooDec 29
@Heliograph 🤣