Portrait of a Sperm Whale

This close-up macro photograph captures the unmistakable profile of a sperm whale, highlighting its massive square head, subtle textures, and calm expression against a softly blurred blue ocean backdrop. Created using creative toy photography techniques, the image transforms a detailed miniature into a lifelike marine portrait. The shallow depth of field emphasizes the whale's iconic features while evoking the quiet majesty of one of the ocean's deepest-diving and most fascinating mammals.

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Photographer James Engel

Date & Time Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:51 PM America/New_York

Focal Length 55mm

Shutter Speed 1/250 sec

Aperture ƒ/25

ISO 100

Location North America, The United States of America, Virginia, Broadlands

Animals Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Physeteridae, Physeter, Physeter Macrocephalus (Sperm Whale)

Keywords Filter, Close-Up Filters, Landscapes & Nature, Macro Photography, Marine Life, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Safari Ltd. Incredible Creatures, Toy Photography, Underwater Photography

Camera Nikon D7000

Lens Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

Approximate Map Location

Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet