Pretty wild way to start a day!

Thanks, Joan!

The photo was taken at the entrance to Katlian Bay at the end of the road in Sitka, Alaska. The whale was surfacing to scoop up a mouthful of herring (the small fish seen at the surface around the kayak). The kayaker is a local Sitka Dentist. He apparently didn't sustain any injuries from the terrifying experience. The whale was just around the corner from the ferry terminal, and all the kayaker could think at that moment in time was, "Paddle man. Really fast!"

So incredible, one might wonder if Photshop played a role in this picture.  What do you think?  Pretty remarkable either way!

On further investigation...  

Folks, this is for real!!!! This happened in the last two weeks. The spawning herring are in the Sitka Sound and when they are in, all the predators arrive to feast. Dr.Kraft happened to be in the wrong place at the right time!!! The Whale was coming up under the herring which the whale had schooled with a circling motion driving the herring into a ball through which the whale comes up. This is a once in a life time photo and I wanted to share with all of you. Life is good in Alaska!! AMJ

OK, AMJ, I'm going with your account!  Wow.