Alaskan Humpback Whales

Two humpbacks going in different directions.

2009-02-06T20:36:57Z

Ann Harper
Two humpbacks going in different directions.

A humpback tail ready to sound.

2009-02-06T20:38:10Z

Ann Harper
A humpback tail ready to sound.

Graceful tail.

2009-02-06T20:36:57Z

Ann Harper
Graceful tail.

One humpback in a group feeding on herring.

2009-02-06T20:36:21Z

Ann Harper
One humpback in a group feeding on herring.

This humpback is ready to dive for another feeding.

2009-02-06T20:35:36Z

Ann Harper
This humpback is ready to dive for another feeding.

The water dripping off this humpback\'s tail makes a beautiful pattern.

2009-02-06T20:36:34Z

Ann Harper
The water dripping off this humpback\'s tail makes a beautiful pattern.

Barnacles grow on a humpback\'s fin.

2009-02-06T20:38:11Z

Ann Harper
Barnacles grow on a humpback\'s fin.

Humpbacks feeding in Southeast Alaska.

2009-02-06T20:37:57Z

Ann Harper
Humpbacks feeding in Southeast Alaska.

The snow on the mountain highlights the white patches on a humpback\'s tail as it dives again into the cold Alaska water.

2009-02-06T20:36:22Z

Ann Harper
The snow on the mountain highlights the white patches on a humpback\'s tail as it dives again into the cold Alaska water.

A humpback\'s tail dipping into the water at an angle.

2009-02-06T20:36:21Z

Ann Harper
A humpback\'s tail dipping into the water at an angle.

This humpback tail fills the screen.

2009-02-06T20:37:18Z

Ann Harper
This humpback tail fills the screen.

A humpback showing off its tail.

2009-02-06T20:36:19Z

Ann Harper
A humpback showing off its tail.

The photo of a lifetime. These humpback whales created a bubble ring before bursting to the surface for a mouthful of water and little fish.

2009-07-28T03:51:14Z

Ann Harper
The photo of a lifetime. These humpback whales created a bubble ring before bursting to the surface for a mouthful of water and little fish.

Graceful humpback whale tail.

2009-02-06T20:36:20Z

Ann Harper
Graceful humpback whale tail.

The end of a successful whale feed in Southeast Alaska\'s Inside Passage.

2009-02-06T20:36:54Z

Ann Harper
The end of a successful whale feed in Southeast Alaska\'s Inside Passage.

A humpback whale\'s back.

2009-02-06T20:36:35Z

Ann Harper
A humpback whale\'s back.

The lower jaws in this photo haven\'t yet brought in their catch of herring. Notice the number of fish trying to get out of the way of the humpback whales\' lunchplate.

2009-02-06T20:36:24Z

Ann Harper
The lower jaws in this photo haven\'t yet brought in their catch of herring. Notice the number of fish trying to get out of the way of the humpback whales\' lunchplate.

A close up look at a humpback whale tail.

2009-02-06T20:35:55Z

Ann Harper
A close up look at a humpback whale tail.

The Alaska sun reflects off this close humpback whale\'s tail.

2009-07-28T03:43:02Z

Ann Harper
The Alaska sun reflects off this close humpback whale\'s tail.

A large side fin slapping the water in a form of whale communication.

2009-02-06T20:35:37Z

Ann Harper
A large side fin slapping the water in a form of whale communication.

This humpback tail slid effortlessly into the cold Alaskan water.

2009-02-06T20:36:17Z

Ann Harper
This humpback tail slid effortlessly into the cold Alaskan water.

Coffman Cove, Alaska shows up behind this pair of humpback whales.

2009-02-06T20:37:05Z

Ann Harper
Coffman Cove, Alaska shows up behind this pair of humpback whales.

It takes some patience and a lot of luck to capture a humpback tail with a mountain of snow.

2009-02-06T20:37:43Z

Ann Harper
It takes some patience and a lot of luck to capture a humpback tail with a mountain of snow.

Alaska water runs off a humpback tail as it rises before the whale dives.

2009-02-06T20:35:54Z

Ann Harper
Alaska water runs off a humpback tail as it rises before the whale dives.

Snow and a whale tail make a beautiful site.

2009-02-06T20:37:16Z

Ann Harper
Snow and a whale tail make a beautiful site.

The mountains in the background closely mirror the whales finishing this round of feeding.

2009-02-06T20:34:08Z

Ann Harper
The mountains in the background closely mirror the whales finishing this round of feeding.

A trio of humpback whales.

2009-02-06T20:36:14Z

Ann Harper
A trio of humpback whales.

This humpback whale\'s tail tips at an interesting angle every time it enters the water in Southeast Alaska.

2009-02-06T20:37:25Z

Ann Harper
This humpback whale\'s tail tips at an interesting angle every time it enters the water in Southeast Alaska.

A humpback whale tail at a unique angle.

2009-02-06T20:35:48Z

Ann Harper
A humpback whale tail at a unique angle.

Alaska waterfall.

2009-02-06T20:34:53Z

Ann Harper
Alaska waterfall.

Just cruising....

2009-02-06T20:34:19Z

Ann Harper
Just cruising....

One humpback whale begins a blow as another one dives.

2009-02-06T20:31:42Z

Ann Harper
One humpback whale begins a blow as another one dives.

Being this close to humpback whales is an awesome experience.

2009-02-06T20:33:46Z

Ann Harper
Being this close to humpback whales is an awesome experience.

The white of this humpback tail is increased by the sunlight.

2009-02-06T20:31:43Z

Ann Harper
The white of this humpback tail is increased by the sunlight.

Ann Harper's photo

2009-01-31T15:17:09Z