Humpback Whales

There is nothing quite like a humpback whale in its element. Among the largest animals ever to have lived, these extraordinary creatures move through the ocean with a power and tenderness that leaves a lasting impression on all who witness it. This collection brings together fine art underwater photographs of humpback whales captured by Kurt Schirmer in the warm, clear waters of the South Pacific — one of the world's most remarkable humpback whale sanctuaries.

Each image draws you into a world of immense scale and quiet intimacy — a mother and calf drifting in the blue, a whale suspended mid-water in perfect stillness, the vast sweep of a fluke disappearing into the deep. Printed on museum-quality materials, these works carry the full emotional weight of the encounter into any space.