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A dark grey-brown sperm whale rests at the surface of a gently rippled sea, with its blunt head above water and a faint plume rising into a misty, overcast sky.

Sperm Whale After Rain

A lone sperm whale rests at the surface of a calm grey sea under soft overcast light, with a faint blow rising into the misty air.

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Authentic nature photograph, square 1:1. A single wild sperm whale resting at the surface of a calm open ocean after rain, seen from a respectful distance: wrinkled dark grey-brown back and blunt head just above the water, a low soft blow drifting up. Glassy, gently rippled sea with fine rain-dimpled texture. Layered bands of pale slate-blue water, thin drifting mist and soft pearl-grey sky fade into one another like translucent washes. Flat diffuse overcast light, natural colours, believable exposure, accurate anatomy, wet sheen on skin. Whale placed low in the frame with generous quiet space around it. 400mm telephoto lens, slightly compressed perspective, shallow atmospheric haze, subtle sensor grain. Quiet observational documentary mood of restorative stillness. No people, no boats, no text, no logos, no watermarks.

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