Humpback Whale tail diving down | Limited Edition of 10
Black and White Humpback Whale Tail Fine Art Print
I shot this just after dawn from the deck of a small sailboat navigating the glassy waters of British Columbia’s Inside Passage. One of those rare, wordless moments: the sea so still it was like polished obsidian, the air thick with coastal mist. And then—this humpback. Rising, arcing, vanishing. The fluke hung there midair, dripping with the weight of the ocean, before disappearing into the deep like it had never been.
This is one of those frames that takes nothing for granted. I didn’t chase it or bait it or composite it. I waited, watched, and hoped. Nature gave me something quiet and unforgettable. There’s no grand colour or sweeping drama—just texture, shape, and that soft, heavy stillness that only a real encounter can hold. The black and white treatment strips it down to what I saw and felt in that instant: solitude, reverence, scale.
The Spirit Bear Photography Tour isn’t just about the elusive bear—it’s a portal into one of the last truly wild corners of the world. Whales, wolves, bald eagles… and mornings like this, where a single gesture from nature breaks the silence and says, “You’re not alone.” This whale, with its curved tail rimmed in light and salt, became a symbol of that connection for me.
I’ve always leaned into minimalism when it comes to wall art, especially for wildlife. There’s a fine line between spectacle and stillness—and in this case, I chose stillness.
Like all my prints, this one’s available in a range of sizes—hand-signed and printed using archival materials to make sure what you’re seeing lasts. It’s honest work, made on location, not in software.
If you’re drawn to raw, untouched moments like this, take a deeper look at what I captured on that expedition in the Wildlife Photography Collection or explore the wild coastal beauty of the British Columbia Photography Collection.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
Premium Archival Fine Art Prints
I personally produce every photograph using archival pigment inks on premium archival paper with a subtle luster finish.
The paper provides rich tonal depth, excellent fine-detail reproduction, and a refined surface that reduces distracting glare under normal indoor lighting. It is especially well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
Before a print leaves my studio, I carefully inspect it for color, tonal accuracy, surface quality, and overall presentation. Nothing is outsourced, and every finished print passes through my hands.
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Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
Delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs processing or circumstances beyond my control.
Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
