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Osa acrobatics

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A humpback whale off the coast of Costa Rica
Illustrative Purposes Only - Courtesy of Caroline English

Thanks so much to reader Caroline English who sent us her extraordinary shot of a humpback whale off the coast of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. Astonishing!

Would you like to submit a photo to our #TTPicOfTheDay series – the view from your home or favorite Costa Rican spot, or any other image you care to share? Please send horizontal photos at least 1100 pixels wide to kstanley@ticotimes.net. We’d love to see the sights with you.

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