A South West Victorian photographer has captured some incredible images of southern right whales at Logans Beach.
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Shane Smith, of Warrnambool, spends up to six hours a day watching the spectacular mammals.
"The power of them coming out of the water is incredible," Mr Smith said.
"We have three baby whales at Logans whale nursery this year and they have been putting on a show."
He's not the only one out snapping whales this season.
Local Terry Dixon spots whales from his back verandah and recently saw a southern right whale, which had a white newborn calf swimming alongside her.
Terry said he had been speaking with some whale specialists who indicated the colouring was quite rare.
"Brindle" calves are almost completely white at birth, gradually darkening to a light grey as they mature. It's reportedly present in only around four per cent of southern right whales.
Have you captured photos of the whales?
Email mpatterson@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
Monique Patterson
I'm a journalist with more than 15 years experience. I currently work at The Standard in Warrnambool. If you have anything to add to this story please contact me at mpatterson@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
I'm a journalist with more than 15 years experience. I currently work at The Standard in Warrnambool. If you have anything to add to this story please contact me at mpatterson@warrnamboolstandard.com.au
