Imprint of a Giant

Photographer

Nicholas Holton

Category

New York Photography - Wildlife

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2024

Country / Region:

Australia

One of the ocean’s biggest mammals, the humpback whale, lands gracefully on its back after launching its enormous frame out of the water off the coast of Sydney. Years of practice specifically for this moment culminated in this moment - the stars aligning with timing, lighting, understanding of behaviours and anticipation. The annual humpback whale migration up the east coast of Australia, along what is known as the Humpback Highway, sees the coast come alive with the spouts and splashes throughout the winter months, bringing untold joy to everyone along the way!

Credits

Photographer
Nicholas Holton
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Professional
2024

Photographer

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson

Category

Nature Photography - Aerial/Drone

Country / Region:

Iceland