Preview Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail as it leaves the water prior to diving. Gulf of California. Image ID: 931-121 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 one animal single lone coastal coastline shore water tail fluking fluke diving dive sunset late evening deep dive sealife sea life powerful strength strong power beauty of nature warmth glow calm