Title
Invitation
Artist
Aaron Whittemore
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Images
Description
A Humpback Whale appears to invite a diver to approach closer, in the Pacific Ocean near Tonga.
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November 20th, 2013
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Comments (41)
Jerry Bokowski
Aaron, Absolutely fantastic capture....reminds me of the Star Trek movie "The Voyage Home"! F/L JERRY
Aaron Whittemore
Thank you for you perspectives and learned insights, Hermanus. I sincerely appreciate it.
Hermanus A Alberts
How brilliant is this. Composition to dream of ... but it doesn't just come to one. You worked for it and waited for the right moment. And what a moment it turned out to be. The minute humanity is realistic. Fantastic !!!
Connie Handscomb
Oh. My. Goodness. This is another Wow... it looks like the whale is giving a "handshake" ! .. {or a blessing} ; a stellar underwater image, Aaron!... you are excellent in these :)))
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Thank you, Connie. You are very generous with your compliments. I do enjoy them.
Natalia Chaplin
Wow I bet you were completely amazed when you watched this magnificent animal swim by, it looks so calm and graceful.
Aaron Whittemore replied:
It was one of those moments of a lifetime, Natalia. Thank you for enjoying the image.
Bill OConnor
Aaron --this is one of the most amazing photos I've ever seen. The mutual communication is spellbinding!! L/F
Aaron Whittemore replied:
I am so happy to have shared it with you, Bill. Thank you for the very generous compliment.
Christopher List
Awesome photo, Aaron. You said you have to be much closer to your subject for the underwater photography. Do you ever get nervous about being that close to something that big. And, congratulations on the feature in The Gold Standard.
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Chris, some how when I am in the water, a sense of euphoria takes over, and I really just enjoy the encounter. Thank you very much for the question and your support.
Inge Riis McDonald
Your work is indeed great Aaron! Congratulations on the feature in the Gold Standard!
Aaron Whittemore replied:
I very nice compliment from someone with such considerable skill. Thank you, Inge.
Fiona Kennard
Wow.....This would be amazing to see! Excellent photo, Aaron. Congrats on your many features. l/f
Deb Halloran
Good Morning, Aaron:))) Another fantastic capture..simply incredible. Congrats on your many features..nicely done. v/f
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Deb, always a pleasure to hear from you. I am very happy you enjoyed this one. Thank you for the wonderful support.
Jan Dappen
totally awesome and a bit scary that you took it...Great job g+ and t
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Thank you very much, Jan. It was a sense of euphoria that prevailed during the encounter. I appreciate your support.