Striking images of a blue whale gliding through the waters off the coast off Iceland and blowing out spray have been captured in drone footage shot by a photographer.
The giant creature was spotted by the manager of a local whale watching company who allowed freelance photographer and filmmaker Arnaud Muller onto his boat so they could try and see the animal up close.
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Muller described the sighting, which took place last month, as "an incredible and rare experience".
Blue whales - an endangered species and the largest living animal on earth - grow up to 30 metres (98 ft) in length and weigh close to 200 tonnes.
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