TIFA 2023 Nature / Underwater

3 Seconds Before Hitting A Humpback Whale

  • Prize
    Bronze in Nature/Underwater
  • Photographer
    Akira Akasaka
  • Agency / Studio
    Japan
  • Technical Info
    1/400s,640,f/5.6,full Size Sensor
  • Photo Date
    March 20, 2023

When I was relaxing and observing whales, one whale came towards me. This photo was taken just before dodging the whale. If we hadn't avoided it, we would have collided in three seconds.