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Sea-kayaking with a minke whale – in pictures

While sea-kayaking in Neko Harbour in the Antarctic peninsula, medical doctor Andrew Peacock captured an extraordinary sight: an inquisitive minke whale passing within arm's-reach of the flotilla of kayaks. Best of all, he managed to capture the moment on camera
  
  


sea-kayaking: Enormous Minke Whale Swims Under Unsuspecting Kayaker
The kayaks pass through Paradise Harbour during their three-week expedition Photograph: Andrew Peacock/Barcroft USA
sea-kayaking: Enormous Minke Whale Swims Under Unsuspecting Kayaker
A minke whale swims up to inspect the kayaks Photograph: Andrew Peacock/Barcroft USA
sea-kayaking: Enormous Minke Whale Swims Under Unsuspecting Kayaker
Peacock snaps the 20ft whale in the icy waters Photograph: Andrew Peacock/Barcroft USA
sea-kayaking: Enormous Minke Whale Swims Under Unsuspecting Kayaker
A minke pokes its head out of the water Photograph: Andrew Peacock/Barcroft USA
sea-kayaking: Enormous Minke Whale Swims Under Unsuspecting Kayaker
A self portrait of Andrew Peacock, with his camera pack Photograph: Andrew Peacock/Barcroft USA
 

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