Humpback Whale Collection (page 4)

Tail fluke of a diving Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) misty coast in background, Alaska, USA. Gulf of Alaska, Pacific ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water before diving, Senja, Troms County, Norway, Scandinavia, January

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) surfacing, rostrum above surface, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, November

Wild Humpback Whale feeding at broughton archipelago, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Sunset scenics with birds and ocean

Canada, British Columbia, Victoria. Humpback whale tail

A humpback whale breaches off the coast at Clovelly Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 19, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray

South America, Brazil, Bahia, Abrolhos, A female Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and calf in the Abrolhos Islands National Marine Park

Humpback Whales, Mother and Calf (Megaptera novaeangliae), Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Humpback whale underwater, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Aerial view of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) Bay of Fundy, Canada. November

Remastered oldies
Barathieu Gabriel

Secret of Whale
Serge Melesan

Galaxy Whale
Xuan Thai

breach
Alexander Safonov

Black Whale
Barathieu Gabriel

Humpback whale in blue
Barathieu Gabriel

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke above water surface, San Jose Port, Escuintla, Guatemala, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) pair engaging in courtship behavior, dancing for hours, off Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Friendly Encounter in Antarctica
Jie Jin

Map of the English coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415468 Map of the English coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 32.5 -- 51.0 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the South England coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415466 Map of the South England coast between the Isle of Wight and Dover, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 32.5 -- 50.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map part of the coast of Norway and Sweden, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415471 Map part of the coast of Norway and Sweden, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 33-- 51.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the coast of Norway and Sweden between Merdoy and Uddevalla, 1580-83 (engraving)
7415469 Map of the coast of Norway and Sweden between Merdoy and Uddevalla, 1580-83 (engraving) by Doetecum, Joannes van (1530-1605); 33 -- 51.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Map of the countries around the Arctic Circle with the three voyages of the Dutch in 1598, 1878 (litho)
7415818 Map of the countries around the Arctic Circle with the three voyages of the Dutch in 1598, 1878 (litho) by Doetechum, Baptista van (active 1583-1611) (after) ; 43.5 x 56.5 cm; Rijksmuseum

A sperm whale washed up on the beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-26 (oil on panel)
7412460 A sperm whale washed up on the beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-26 (oil on panel) by Savery, Hans I (1597-1654); 53--85 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Magic encounter
Serge Melesan

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394857 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394859 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394858 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) breaching, Manabi, Ecuador, Pacific Ocean

A Whale in Antarctica
John-Mei Zhong

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
3760728 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling)

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female breaching. Vava'u, Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) breaching. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Humpback whale female calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) posing with her pectoral fins held together, with her mother resting in the background. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) playing, skimming the ocean surface with the tips of his pectoral fins. Vava'u, Kingdom of Tonga. Pacific Ocean

Whale Stranded on the Ice, 1865 (engraving)
LSE4077152 Whale Stranded on the Ice, 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whale Stranded on the Ice - in " The World of the Sea" by Alferd)

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling
3760725 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. The Whale swallowing the Mariner)

An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315998 An Eskimo man standing under a structure with whale meat hanging to dry, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315343 Native Americans launching a whale boat at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlist's
530711 Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlist's Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837. Hand-coloured engraving

Two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) nose to nose, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Jonas swallows by the whale, 1926 (Illustration)
7304410 Jonas swallows by the whale, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Jonas swallowed by the whale" Illustration by Benjamin Rabier)

Juvenile Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swimming up to the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Re-Dive
Daisuke Kurashima

Deep blue sea
Serge Melesan

Humpback whale on the Iris bank
Barathieu Gabriel

Whaling
7272474 Whaling by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Whaling (Balaena mysticetus) table from natural history treaty edited by Charles D Orbigny, Paris 1849.); Fototeca Gilardi

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A majestic sight unfolds as a humpback whale leaps from the calm waters of Lynn Canal in Alaska's Inside Passage, near Juneau. The Herbert Glacier and snowcapped mountains of the Coastal Range provide a breathtaking backdrop to this incredible display of nature's beauty. This particular humpback whale, known scientifically as Megaptera novaengliae, showcases its immense power and grace as it breaches the surface. In another part of the world, off the coast of Vava'u in Tonga's South Pacific, a male calf finds solace with his mother and an escort whale. These gentle giants create a serene scene amidst turquoise waters, reminding us of their strong family bonds. Even in far-flung locations like Shetland, Scotland and Puerto Lopez, two humpback whales breach simultaneously with synchronized precision. Their acrobatic displays leave onlookers in awe while highlighting their playful nature. The side view captures the sheer size and magnificence of these creatures - Megaptera novaeangliae - as they glide just beneath the surface off Shetland. In Hout Bay, South Africa, one can witness yet another breathtaking moment when a humpback whale breaches against a picturesque coastal landscape. Closer to home in Alaska's Inside Passage again but with an unexpected twist – a humpback whale dives alongside Disney Cruise Line ship creating unforgettable memories for all onboard. Not only do these magnificent creatures captivate us on their own but also share moments with other beings; surfers find themselves sharing waves with a humpback whale that gracefully swims nearby without disturbing them. From aerial views capturing female whales swimming alongside their calves to encounters around the globe showcasing their unique behaviors – breaching or diving – each sighting reminds us why we must cherish and protect these incredible creatures that roam our oceans: The Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).