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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Southern right whale

I had travelled to Patagonia to observe and photograph the Southern Right whales. Here a calf approached us for a closer look. It was mezmerising to see such a magestic and wild animal decide to swim to us. Photo taken under permit

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Argentina
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © vanessa Mignon