Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, Avila, CA

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lunge feeding, as seen from the kayak launch ramp area between the Cal Poly Pier and the Ole Harford Port San Luis Pier in Port San Luis, (Avila) CA. Two Humpback Whales were lunge feeding amongst a bird and sea lion feeding frenzy in the bay fairly near shore, and amongst dozens of kayakers and Standup Paddle (SUP) boarders within striking distance. 22 August 2012.

Photo © 2012 “Mike” Michael L. Baird, mike {at] mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com, Canon 5D Mark III, with Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens, with circular polarizer, lightweight tripod, IS, RAW. Aperture Priority wide open at f/5.6, ISO 400. See EXIF for obtained shutter speed..

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Taken in: United States / California / Port San Luis (show map)

Taken on: August 22, 2012

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec, 340mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens:	EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length:	340mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	+4/3 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4.1 (Macintosh)
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