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A humpback whale surfaces in a grey sea with one long pale pectoral fin raised and dripping; its dark head, eye and throat grooves are visible at the waterline.

Whale Rolling at the Surface

A wild humpback whale rolls on its side in calm grey sea, raising a pale pectoral fin beneath soft overcast light.

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Authentic documentary wildlife photograph, vertical 2:3. A single wild humpback whale rolls onto its side at the surface of calm cold sea, one long pale pectoral fin with scalloped edge and barnacle scars lifted into the air, water streaming off it, the dark wet flank and a glimpse of the eye and throat grooves at the water line. Around the fin, shallow translucent green-turquoise water glows softly against the grey surface. Low viewpoint just above the sea, shot with a 300mm telephoto from a respectful distance, moderate depth of field, slightly compressed perspective. Whale placed in the lower two thirds, smooth pewter sea and pale overcast sky above with a faint soft horizon. Flat diffuse overcast light, no hard shadows, natural muted slate, teal and pearl colours, believable exposure, subtle sensor grain. Accurate anatomy and water. Quiet observational mood. No people, no boats, no text, no logos.

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