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Dolphins Having Fun!

Dolphins Having Fun!

Two dolphins seem to be enjoying jumping in the wake of a giant tanker that is passing through the channel in Port Aransas, TX. We enjoy watching for big tanke...
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Two dolphins seem to be enjoying jumping in the wake of a giant tanker that is passing through the channel in Port Aransas, TX. We enjoy watching for big tankers so we can view them and the dolphins. It was an overcast day, shortly before sunset.

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NIKON D810

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Aperture 63/10 ISO 640 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 5000/10

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Aug, 2023

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Wonderful capture!

Thank you, Joop. They are far out into the bay and you have to react quickly to get a shot or two. Plus the weather was overcast, which meant fewer settings options. Fun to try, though.

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Great observation and image, Shirl!

Thank you, Ron.

You sure have proven you skills on this shot. Fantastic capture and perfect timing.

Thank you, Michel. Watching and photographing them doesn't seem to get old. A thrill every time we get to witness it.

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