A Whale's Tail

Humpback Whale -- Monterey Bay, CA
Canon EOS Rebel T5i, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM, f/5, 1/1600s, ISO: 800

Tough to beat seeing a whale in real life as far as wildlife sightings go.  It's pretty much a guarantee on whale watching tours in Monterey Bay.  That doesn't diminish things, at least in my book.