Humpback Whale Tail or Flukes, Icy Strait, Alaska – Image 2710

One of the best places for photographing humpback whales in the entire State of Alaska is Icy Strait which is the body of water at the entrance to Glacier Bay National Park. The park is famous for humpback whales, but Icy Strait just outside the park’s boundary is even better. On the trip, I am leading to Glacier Bay this summer, we will spend plenty of time with the whales in Icy Strait as well as in the park. A humpback whale tail is referred to as flukes. Each side or lobe is a fluke and combining them gives you “flukes”. This image is featured page 20 in my photo book on the park: “Glacier Bay National Park: Alaska.” Enjoy the photo and thanks for visiting. Once again as a reminder, I will be leading a small boat photo cruise in Glacier Bay National Park this coming summer with Dolphin Charters (www.dolphincharters.com), July 6-12, 2011. Come join me for a week-long cruise in the bay exploring Alaska.Camera body: F5, Lens: Nikkor 300mm f/4 Film: 35mm Velvia, ASA 50, digitally scanned© Mark Kelley