Preview Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). In the early light and silky sea a gentle blue whale barely makes a ripple. Gulf of California. Image ID: 931-108 Artist: Christopher Swann Purchase a commercial license Buy framed prints & more from our print store blue whale whale whales baleen mammal cetacean balaenoptera musculus gulf of california coastal shore coastline one animal lone single swimming calm early morning sunrise blowhole blow hole blow hole surfacing sealife sea life elegant tranquil relax relaxed swim