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Southern Right Whale and Calf

A southern right whale and her calf float at the water's surface in a calm bay during the soft light of dawn.

A southern right whale and her calf resting in Golfo Nuevo at first light, soft pink light from the east catching the rough callosities on her rostrum, the calf pressed along her flank, 35mm, shot at eye level from the water surface See more

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