Johnstone Straits, B.C., Canada / September 2012

Still on the same boat trip as photos : 39) ‘Golden Morning Fog’ and 41) ‘Coastal Morning Serenity’. I love this because I captured these Pacific White Sided Dolphins while they were going through the water at high speed. The water was so clear and the lighting just perfect so I could capture this graceful vibe. Note the tonal change and subtle pattern of the changing green, blue and turquoise water. The clarity and color adds to the lustrous sheen and sleekness.

It appears that this photograph is perpendicular to the horizon, but really I was shooting downwards on an angle, from about 10 feet above the water. Everything just seems so smooth and sleek. It was truly amazing to watch these dolphins swimming at high speed gliding effortlessly through the crystal clear waters with their streamlined bodies and resilient skin.

We must remember that they are mammals and highly intelligent. They also just wanna have fun, as they often show off their talents by doing acrobatic flips out of the water or piloting boats just feet in front of the bow of a ship. Also see photo 2) ‘Airborne Dolphins’.