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Published: 2015-08-06 05:04:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 962; Favourites: 80; Downloads: 0
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Amazingly, this humpback whale appeared just fifteen minutes after our Kenai Fjords cruise ship left the harbor, and then it continued to breach a dozen times in succession near the boat. I was struck by a sense of playfulness in the whale's antics, as well as by the way it seemed to like to smack its fins against the water and raise a cloud of spray. What majestic creatures!Related content
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I went whale watching last year in Canada so I definitely know what you're raving about!
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Hi - I would like to let you know how beautiful your cetacean photo is! I submitted it to the gallery of my group, CetaceansFromTheSea . It will be awaiting your approval before it's displayed in the gallery. In the meantime, I would like to invite you to be a member of my group. If you're interested, please do click the link above and then click 'join'. I will really look forward to your being a part of my group.
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Thanks for your kind invitation, and please excuse my lengthy delay in responding. (I'm a teacher, and I had so much work last semester that I had to take a long hiatus from DA.) You're welcome to post the picture, although I imagine that your invitation already expired, and I'm not sure that I'm the right person for your group, since in five years I have only posted one picture of a whale! 
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Oh my god, that is amazing!
Great work, Terry!
I've seen whales breeching a few tmes, and it's always unforgettable. I really hope you enjoyed yourself. You really got an amazing photo!
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I just realized now that I never responded to your kind comment. I got a bit overwhelmed with work last semester and had to take a lengthy hiatus from DA. But I hope that all is well with you! Are you still writing?
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Think nothing of it, my friend.
And I hope your work isn't getting you too swamped. I hope you're taking time for yourself.
And I have taken a little sabaital from writing at the moment… I just need to come up with a good idea. xD
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Sabbaticals--even little, unofficial ones--can be great things, and I hope that you find the inspiration you need to return to your writing. I'll also be taking a kind of sabbatical in May and June to hike the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain. I just bought my airline tickets today. It was one of those bridge-burning moments, since the ticket is nonrefundable, so the whole thing is starting to feel more real now. This time I plan to take a good camera along despite the weight. I'm still contemplating whether to carry a tripod, which weighs three additional lbs. Ah, the sacrifices one won't make for a good picture!
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Well thanks Terry. Your support and encouragment mean a lot.
I hope you have an amazing time in Spain! Ive never been, but I do hope you have an amazing time!
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Wow! Amazing capture! It must have been the most amazing experience to see the whale so close by!
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It was indeed amazing--and very obliging on the part of the whale, I must say!
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What an amazing shot of this beautiful whale! Great job!
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I always appreciate your comments!
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Fantastic capture! I can't believe how far out of the water he is.
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I couldn't believe how far the whale extended out of the water either. It must have one powerful tail to propel it so high!
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Thanks, as usual! I'm glad to see that you like whales!
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I love all animals and your very welcome. I love your photos.
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I'm so glad you like the picture!
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You are welcome my friend.
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