Gandering Giant

Gandering GiantThis "Gandering Giant" came in for closer look. My amazement never ceases with the interactions these behemoths initiate. it never hurts to get a peak of the West Maui's either :) This photo was taken under NMFS Permit #10018 & 895 1450 during research activities pursuant to this permit. Pacific Humpback Whales Au'Au Channel, Maui A portion donated to help save whales Limited edition Free Shipping US & Canada Dye infused aluminum print Archival

and large schools of fish

Clown fish are cool enough on their own but add in a beautifully green anemone and we're all in

Now you can understand why we call the image

We were at about 100 ft

The small fish come out and eat the dead scales and algae growing on the Manta

Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees - Hana

there was an eel hiding in that very hole

This is such a cute little honu hanging up near the surface

This little guy was about 1

I would like to think they are still together to this day

This is an original bronze sculpture made by Dan Cesere with elegant Koa wood carved "seaweed" pieces sitting on a granite base

If you look close on this jellies lower right tentacle you can see he has caught a little midnight snack