Bryant Austin's Stunning Whale Photography (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Marine Mammal Conservation Through The Arts is producing a documentary about Bryant Austin, a photographer whose life-size photographs of endangered whale species are touring the world and inspiring awareness about these amazing animals. Austin free dives and gets within 6 feet of the whales, often spending months developing relationships with them.

Check out this slideshow of some of Austin's photos and be sure to vote for your favorite! Also take a look at the trailer for the documentary about him.

Humpback Whale Calf

Bryant Austin takes high-resolution, life-size photos of endangered whale species such as the Humpback whale.

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Trailer: In the Eye of the Whale from MMCTA on Vimeo.

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[digitalphotobuz]

07:47 PM on 12/26/2009

Really great photography here, thanks for sharing!

[begoodhvfun]

07:59 AM on 11/06/2009

These fantastic creatures bring wonder to me and what an opportunity through the photos. I do appreciate your work Bryant Austin.

[TigersEye]

03:56 PM on 11/03/2009

Beautiful photos of these magnificent animals. Whales must be appreciated and not slaughtered, they deserve our protection as do dolphins and other cetaceans.

[rocketman69]

06:25 AM on 11/02/2009

When they ban red meat, I'm turning Japanese.

[Black North]

12:31 AM on 11/01/2009

wonderful, truly wonderful!

[Progressiveama]

06:54 PM on 10/31/2009

God bless the animals......we are so cruel to them, it breaks my heart.....God bless them.

[mick7191]

12:38 PM on 10/31/2009

Absolutely stunning. Incredible work.

[mamacat]

03:08 AM on 10/31/2009

Wow!

[Acadine]

11:49 PM on 10/30/2009

Just breathtaking!

[shutterbabe]

09:19 PM on 10/30/2009

I love that Brian Austin spent many months creating relationships with the whales. His sensitivity and artistry are gifts that extend beyond the visual impact of his work. This is intensely difficult photography that reflects his expertise as well as his heartspace.

[mick7191]

12:39 PM on 10/31/2009

Is this a traveling show?

[lillibelle]

09:23 PM on 10/31/2009

I love your avatar. Beautiful.

[shutterbabe]

11:56 PM on 10/31/2009

Hey Lillibelle, My avatar or mick7191? Can't tell by your post and I do not want to assume.

If you are commenting on my "angel", it is a headstone from a small graveyard in Central Mexico taken on Day of the Dead, November 2, 2008.

Peace to You,
shutterbabe

[jozzie]

08:18 PM on 10/30/2009

We have no idea...

[DarkStarr]

08:14 PM on 10/30/2009

Amazing...

[GoodGuysandBadGuys]

06:25 PM on 10/30/2009

great pics!!

[Mercedes]

06:08 PM on 10/30/2009

So beautiful! I look forward to seeing these magnificent mammals swimming lazily in the Crystal Sea under Rainbow Bridge in Heaven for eternity...

[jws2346]

06:06 PM on 10/30/2009

Thanks Mr Austin, these pictures are fantastic. Thank you for sharing them with us.