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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[begoodhvfun]

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

[TigersEye]

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

[rocketman69]

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

[Black North]

wonderful, truly wonderful!

[Progressiveama]

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

[mick7191]

Absolutely stunning. Incredible work.

[mamacat]

Wow!

[VanillaSeven]

To be able to take such a close shoots, awesome.

http://vanillaseven.com/2009/10/31/chinatown-singapore-in-hdr/

[Acadine]

Just breathtaking!

[shutterbabe]

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]

Is this a traveling show?

[lillibelle]

I love your avatar. Beautiful.

[shutterbabe]

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]

We have no idea...

[DarkStarr]

Amazing...

[GoodGuysandBadGuys]

great pics!!

[Mercedes]

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

[jws2346]

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