This is one of the most stunning and beautiful nature photographs I’ve ever seen. (Select the thumbnail image to see the full size version.) Considering that it also took first place in the Smithsonian’s National Wildlife Awards, I guess I’m not surprised.

The image was captured off the coast of Kauai, Hawaii and here is what the photographer, Lori Mazzuca, had to say:

“I was observing a strange interaction between a pair of bottlenose dolphins and a humpback whale, when it became apparent that the two species were collaborating in some way. The dolphin was lying on a humpback whale’s head while it was slowly swimming along. Looking through my camera lens the stunt appeared to be orchestrated by mutual “agreement.”

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I came across this one of a kind video filmed off the coast of South Africa in which a whale had died and washed ashore. Not knowing what else to do the local government had it towed out to sea, which attracted a huge gathering of great white sharks.

What happened next was incredible. Over a period of about 24 hours they almost completely devoured the whale, and then decided to get frisky! So, not only did they crew get to film a massive feeding frenzy, they also got to witness the first ever mating session of great white sharks.
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