Photo by @BrianSkerry The soulful eye of a Southern Right Whale photographed in the Auckland Islands of New Zealand (sub-Antarctic). Barnacles and cyamids (little crustaceans) live in rough patches of skin around the whale’s eye, giving shape and color. Photographed on assignment for @natgeo. This whale was very curious about me, following me underwater, clearly curious and allowing me into its world. To see more ocean wildlife pics follow me, @BrianSkerry @thephotosociety @natgeocreative #whales #soulful #nature #curiosity #love #OceanWildTour #NZ by natgeo

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