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Breaching Humpback Whale in Icy Strait, Alaska

My fiancé and I took a boat tour in Icy Strait, Alaska, surrounded by stunning wildlife at every turn. I had my camera in hand, snapping photos nonstop in awe. I captured this shot without even realizing it until we returned to shore and I looked through all of the photos. It was such a special moment.

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Finished 6th in their Group in the Semifinal Round of the August 2026 Competition
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1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

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2nd in their Group in Round One