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In to the Mist


In to the Mist
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Copyright: Brian Rouble (brouble) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 20 W: 2 N: 57] (343)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-30
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-21 13:55
Viewed: 524
Points: 3
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Right whale lost in the mist.

Right whale

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Right whales are baleen whales belonging to the genus Eubalaena. Three right whale species are recognised in this genus:

Sometimes the family Balaenidae is considered to be the family of right whales. Bowhead Whale, which has its own genus, Balaena also belongs to the Balaenidae family, and so is sometimes considered a right whale. However, this article focuses on the Eubalaena species.

Right whales can grow up to 18 m (60 feet) long and weigh up to 100 tonnes. Their rotund bodies are mostly black, with distinctive callosities (roughened patches of skin) on their heads. They are called "right whales" because whalers thought the whales were the "right" ones to hunt, as they float when killed and often swim within sight of the shore. Populations were vastly reduced by intensive harvesting during the active years of the whaling industry. Today, instead of hunting them, people often watch these acrobatic whales for pleasure.

The four Balaenidae species live in distinct locations. Approximate population figures:

* 300 North Atlantic Right Whales live in the North Atlantic;
* 200 North Pacific Right Whales live in the North Pacific;
* 7,500 Southern Right Whales are spread throughout the southern part of the Southern Hemisphere;
* 8,000–9,200 Bowhead Whales are distributed entirely in the Arctic Ocean.

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A tricky capture, I'm sure - but very nicely exposed. Great emotional effect...a little spooky, but such awesome creature! Nice job! Penny

Good shot. Have you tried a black and white conversion?
More info about the whale would be nice.

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