Baja California #7 - Dolphins by the 1000's

[bobhoge]

In the Sea of Cortes there are very large pods of Common Dolphin that may number 1000+ individuals and also large pods of Bottlenose Dolphin. The Bottlenose seemed to hang out with the Sperm Whales.

I don't have a good photo to show how many Dolphin there were, they sometimes compeletly encircled the ship.

They would often run parallel to us, remember that there are at least 10+ underwater for every one on the surface taking a breath:

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They would then turn toward us and take turns riding in our wake and under the bow of the ship:

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Once they got close there were lots of photo opps:

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You could see them below the surface in the clear waters so you could know where they would surface and be able to time the shots:

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They usually exhaled a little air just before surfacing, giving them a "powdered wig" look:

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Sometimes you got an artsy look when they were below the surface:

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You could also hang over the bow of the ship and get an interesting shot:

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More to follow,
Bob & Nan

 

[Lowolf]

terrific pictures and great comments

 

[Sharon]

What a spectacular sight! I have sure been enjoying all your posts from your trip. Can't wait to see more.

 

[bobhoge]

I'll add a few more from another day. We saw dolphin on at least 8 different days during the trip. :biggrin:

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You can see several more just below the surface, riding on the wake:

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Your timing and framing had to be just right to get a frame filler:

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Bob & Nan

 

[TOLady]

These are outstanding - show us all you've got!!! :biggrin:

 

[bfullmer]

They sure seem to be having fun. Another great series from the world travelers!

 

[Gale]

Wow
I am afraid i would jump in with them:>))
Wonerful animals

 

[alanhill]

Thrilling!
I expect you shot many Gigabytes!
Thank you for showing us.

Alan

 

[senna]

These are some verry cool photos. :biggrin: