Humpback from deck

The whale was so close to shore I could easily hear it breathe every time it surfaced.  It appeared to be "logging" as it stayed at the surface in the same spot for close to 15 minutes.  I was concerned that perhaps it was injured until it began slowly swimming and diving.  It stayed in the same general area for approximately 45 minutes before swimming south toward mountain point.  As much as I enjoyed watching the whale, I was glad to see him/her move on, as it was resting in a popular spot for charter fisherman.  The whale easily could have been mistaken for a wave and a boat could have collided with it.  Thankfully the whale had left the area approximately 10 minutes before the charters arrived.