Gentle Giant of the Deep: Humpback Whale Portrait
This close-up macro portrait captures the calm expression and distinctive features of a humpback whale as it appears to glide effortlessly through an underwater world. Created using creative toy photography techniques, the image highlights the whale's textured skin, graceful profile, and iconic pleated throat against a softly blurred ocean backdrop. The shallow depth of field enhances the illusion of a real marine encounter, celebrating one of the ocean's most majestic mammals while showcasing the artistry of miniature photography.
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Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 11:31 PM America/New_York
Focal Length
55mm
Shutter Speed
1/250 sec
Aperture
ƒ/32
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