Humpacks – Silverbank, Dominican Republic

Some underwater photos I took while on a snorkelling trip with humpback whales off the coast of the Dominican Republic.

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In Defense Of Dreams : Prints Available

This humpback whale calf was incredibly playful and inquisitive. Even getting rowdy at one point swimming directly at us and then veering off. Clearly having a great time entertaining itself with us while its mother rested below, she seemed to be quite thankful she had found a babysitter to entertain her rambunctious child.

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Oceans Between Us : Prints Available

Humpback whale checking us out.

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Humpback whale and calf swim into the distance.

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Chase Me : Prints Available

Humpback whale calf playing and putting on a show on the surface.

 

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Humpback whale putting on a performance as it spins and dives.

 

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Rain showers skirt the Silverbank as we watch a mother and calf humpback whale swim by.

 

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By Your Side : Prints Available

Humpback whale calf and mother swim by, keeping an eye on us, but completely unbothered by our presence.

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A humbpack whale calf swims directly under me checking me out.

 

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Rowdy humpback whale calf wants to play.

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Kingdom of Giants : Prints Available

Humpback whale and calf come up for a breath.

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Play Time : Prints Available

Humpback whale calf swims by puttin on a show for us.

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Slow Dive : Prints Available

Humpback whale dives into the depths.

 

Bull humpback whale surfaces and blows right at the front of the boat during a heat run. It smelled REALLY bad…
Sequence of a humpback whale breach.
Two humpbacks surface at sunset.
Sunset light illuminates a lone humpback surfacing.
Sunsets on the open ocean are always amazing!

Big Island, Hawaii – Oceans & Lava

I recently had the opportunity to travel to the Big Island of Hawaii. The intent was to spend a week shooting the active lava delta flowing into the ocean. Unfortunately that delta collapsed and sank into the ocean shortly before I got there. So I scrambled for alternate plans. I still got some shots of the volcano thanks to my friend Bruce Omori at Extreme Exposure in Hilo. Ultimately the change in plans gave me the opportunity to try some underwater photography.

Stacked Actors : Prints Available

Glide : Prints Available

Humpback Calf : Prints Available

Humpback and calf play on the surface near Kona, Hawaii.

Every Moment : Prints Available

Cataclysm : Prints Available

Shades Of Blue : Prints Available

Manta Rays
Worlds Apart : Prints Available

Huge manta rays glide on the current over a coral reef.

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Visions : Prints Available

Spinner dolphins play off the Kona coast.

Honu, Sea Turtles
The Hangover : Prints Available

The Forge : Prints Available

Lava from the 61g ocean entry firehouse pours into the ocean.

Talons : Prints Available

Sun Models : Prints Available

Souls Align : Prints Available

Slow Burn : Prints Available

Singularity : Prints Available

Seeking the Ancients : Prints Available

Scorched Earth : Prints Available

Rhythmic : Prints Available

Radioactive : Prints Available

Pele's Tears : Prints Available

Ocean's Divide : Prints Available

Lava Lake : Prints Available

Imagine Dragons : Prints Available

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Firestorm : Prints Available

Find A Way : Prints Available

Everglow : Prints Available

Drift : Prints Available

Dragon's Breath : Prints Available

Choosing Sides : Prints Available

Bursting At The Seams : Prints Available

Breathe : Prints Available

Boundless : Prints Available

Ashes Remain : Prints Available

Sunset at Kilauea Crater.

HumpbackBabySnapshot : Prints Available

A humpback whale and calf play on the surface.

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61g Ocean Entry : Prints Available

Sunrise from an open door helicopter overlooking the 61g lava entry on Hawaii’s Big Island.