Humpback tails or flukes, North Pass, Alaska – Image 2633

Over the water, it is hard to tell just how big adult humpback whales are. An adult female (larger than the males) will measure up to 50 feet long and weigh in around 40 tons…about the size of a city bus. A good size whale tail or fluke will be 15 long. Basically a Volkswagen Bug could balance on a whale tail-tip to tip. This image illustrates the month of June in my 2010 Juneau Alaska Calendar. Enjoy the photo and thanks for visiting.Nikon D200, Digital Capture, Nikkor 80-400mm-Mark Kelley