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Hunting the Minke

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Photograph by Flip Nicklin

Only yards from the photographer’s vessel, a dwarf minke rises for a blow and a thorough examination of visitors aboard the Undersea Explorer in Australia. Curiosity draws minkes to ships, an instinct whalers have long used to their advantage.

Camera: F100 Nikon
Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 100
Lens: 300mm f/2.8
Speed and F-Stop: 1/1000 @ f/4.5

Weather Conditions: Sunny
Time of Day: Midday
Lighting Techniques: Lighter colored picture due to sun bouncing off boat