Eye of the Humpback
This intimate macro portrait focuses on the gentle eye and distinctive profile of a humpback whale, creating the illusion of a close encounter beneath the waves. Captured using creative toy photography techniques, the image highlights the whale's textured skin, subtle coloration, and iconic facial features against a softly blurred blue ocean backdrop. The shallow depth of field draws attention to the whale's calm expression, transforming a detailed miniature into a lifelike tribute to one of the sea's most awe-inspiring giants.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 10:59 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
55mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/25
ISO
100
Animals
Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Artiodactyla, Balaenopteridae, Megaptera, Megaptera Novaeangliae (Humpback 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
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 39.016356
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet
Longitude: -77.509994
Altitude: 104.0 meters / 341.2 feet