Blue whale, exhaling in a huge blow as it swims at the surface between deep dives. The blue whale's blow is a combination of water spray from around its blowhole and condensation from its warm breath.
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 21249
Lat/Long: 32.80011, -117.38852 (Coordinates: 32° 48' 0.40" N, 117° 23' 18.67" W)
Altitude: 70.52m
Format: Digital 3:2
Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 21249
Lat/Long: 32.80011, -117.38852 (Coordinates: 32° 48' 0.40" N, 117° 23' 18.67" W)
Altitude: 70.52m
Format: Digital 3:2
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Categories:
- Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Blue Whale > Blue Whale Aerial
- Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Whale Behavior > Whale Blow / Spout
- Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Blue Whale
- Gallery > Blue Whales
- Location > USA > California > San Diego > La Jolla
- Subject > Technique > Aerial Photo > Blue Whale Aerial
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