A peaceful cruise interrupted by a powerful leap. This humpback breached less than 50 feet off our bow and forced the captain to reverse engines. The thunderous slap into the water is still a vivid memory. I was happy to get the shot. Photographer: Jim Walsh

Camera: NIKON D3. ISO: 200 Focal Length: 120mm Aperture: f/5.6. Exposure Time: 0.001s (1/1000)