Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by SJCarter:
Absolutely amazing capture. Congratulations on a very well deserved blue.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by FromDaRock:
Wow, just a spectacular shot, and look at that score, it's a nice little bump to your PB :)

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by zymara:
Thanks for all the lovely comments and my first blue! Can't believe I've been here since the very first challenge, finally got a blue ribbon, yay!

This photo was taken in the Salish Sea, the waters between Washington state and British Columbia. This is a humpback whale calf affectionately known as "Poptart". His mother, known as BCX0324 "Big Mama", has been coming here for over a decade, bringing along several calves over the years who are also often seen in the area as they continue returning as adults.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by grahamgator:
Great shot! Congrats on the blue.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by markwiley:
Spectacular shot. How are we supposed to be able to compete against this? ;) Congrats.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Not a photo you get to take every day for sure and superbly captured. Congrats on the blue!

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
As I watched my score and kept my fingers crossed that this might be the month I actually win a Free Study, this is the image that had me worried. Congratulations on a well deserved Blue. Wonderful shot.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by Neat:
Congratulations I'm glad it did well for you.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by Neat:
Very powerful shot. I love all the tiny droplets of water. I've often thought it would be rather neat to capture something like this. I Just feel the crop is just a touch to tight. I'm wondering when that whale lands where is it going to place his head.... just saying, already voted.

Jump for Joy
by zymara

Comment by illini75:
Well seen