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Unreal how you can see this cusp!

very wonderful!

I love that slight overexposure here!

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis), met halfway from Funchal to Desertas Islands, Madeira Archipelago, Portugal

Since you loved so much my picture with the dolphin couple - www.flickr.com/photos/virgilio_fnc/515845079/ , I found another one taken at the same time. Same flat sea, and love the top fin just slightly coming out of the water.

Both lucky shots. Honest.

This picture was taken during a trip with friends to Desertas Islands. If you want to see more, there is a full photo report, including more dolphins, at the DisPorto Bay blog.

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Giorgos~ (Mostly offline) says:

Whow! Most of all I love those calm waters!

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kate e. did says:

I can't believe how flat the water is. It looks like someone ironed it out before you took the photo.

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wabberjocky says:

Beautiful :~)
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José X says:

beautiful !

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

leptofilo says:

Well man, maybe its a lucky shoot, but you were there ready to catch that
lucky moment, and you've got pure and simple poetry. Nothing else to
say... congratulations :)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

nice capture and beautiful blue
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Eden-lys says:

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dinali77 says:

I agree, this is definitely a

wow! great capture
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Marko_K says:

Beautiful shot.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

ickbins says:

wonderful texture on the water surface, great job.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

stefanopa says:

Really Amazing Shot for an amazing animal. Great!

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unison says:

So lovely... and the water looks amazing!

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myjuditz says:

Superb shot!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

CláudiaM says:

Maravilha! A suavidade da água está impressionante!

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apple_scented_rain says:

Beautiful! What an amazing creature and picture! Pretty! Yay!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Pear Biter says:

Beautiful! An excellent capture! I know how fast these move. Love the curves of the wake.

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matthewmitchell.ca says:

Thank you!
I saw this great photo in the Keesssss Contacts group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

helenabraga says:

Maravilhosa.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

$UPPPER-ARTE says:

increible!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

JonPac says:

Such a crisp image! I've never seen the ocean so calm. Well timed too.

Thank you!
I saw this great photo in the Keesssss Contacts group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr.Enjoy says:

Excellent...Fantastic capture!
Looks like it just stopped and posed ;)
The "bubble effect is amazing...great light!
Congratulations!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

eljoh1 says:

So soft yet detailed. Beautiful !!! Seen in Explore. Congratulations.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

saicode says:

incredible shot!
i have never seen this kind shot of a dolphin !!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

Hello,
I'm sorry for not thanking you all individually, but I wasn't expecting this kind of response. A bit overwhelming.
I've been setting up this gallery mostly to show to the world how beautiful this island is, and thanking it back for being my home for the past 9 years. Here I found happiness.
So thank you all for being so nice with comments, faves and invites. And I hope one day you have a chance to see Madeira Island with your own eyes.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

Para o pessoal que fala esta língua bonita.

Perdoem-me por não vos agradecer individualmente, mas sinceramente não esperava uma resposta tão grande e imediata da vossa parte. Um pedaço esmagadora.
Tenho vindo a montar esta galeria com o intuito de mostrar ao mundo como esta ilha é bonita, uma forma de lhe agradecer por me ter acolhido nestes últimos 9 anos. Aqui encontrei a felicidade.
Por isso obrigado a todos pela simpatia dos vossos comentários, favoritos e convites. E espero que um dia possam conhecer a Madeira com os vossos olhos.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

B G says:

Thank you!
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p!o says:

Amazing.

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

}Leo{ says:

Oh I love dolphins!!!...This is such a brilliant shot!!! going to see your other one now as well.. :-))

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Great shot!

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☯ AnA oMeLeTe ☯ says:

Arte ... :-)
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

.LETE says:

cool shot...how do you make it?
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Longfinger! [deleted] says:

Very nice shot!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Sister Jans says:

Beautiful!!!

Thank you!
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Longfinger! [deleted] says:

You are invited to add this picture to the bluest blue group!

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

poesie says:

Beautiful shot!

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sosidesc says:

classic
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

mawa_73527 says:

Thank you!
I saw this great photo in the Keesssss Contacts group.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

S.ALSajari [deleted] says:

Stunning!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Kera Robson says:

Fantastic!!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.
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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

*harvest_ja [deleted] says:

The colors are so peaceful and composition excellent.
I love this capture.

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algo says:

Great catch.

TB Award Simply The Best!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

stingu (Stefán Ingvar Photography) says:

Fantastic.

I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Mònica Co says:

wow! nice dolphin in almost plastic water. Fantastic

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

alonsodr says:

The texture of the water is amazing!

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Teseum says:

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Chris (archi3d) says:

I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.
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cantoliberox (happy) says:

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moggierocket says:

Absolutely lovely!
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Ken Heffernan [deleted] says:

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Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

benjamin barnett says:

beautiful shot
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Michele Torsello says:

Fantastic shot!!! a fave!!! great colours and texture!!

Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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steve williams-photography (polarunner) says:

Beautifully captured
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

CONCHI´s says:

My favorite animal, a photo so beautiful..........
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Trauts1971 says:

Awesome shot. Very peaceful.
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harleyannie says:

Fantastic capture
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radio4 says:

A breathtaking image - well done!

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Stunning shot!!

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surfwax says:

stunning...the bulge in the water is spectacular. Well, the whole thing is!

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ImgSensors says:

I agree, this is definitely a

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john_phillips says:

A stunning beauty. Wonderful light and tranquil energy!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Angharad Segura says:

bellísima, mucho más que fotos dadas por la suerte, claro que siempre es una suerte tener a los delfines cerca :) en nada viajo en un barco a ver ballenas y delfines, aquí en las islas, ya te contaré qué tal :))

un beso grande!
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Villi.Ingi says:

There is a beautiful calmness on this picture.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

rivadock4 says:

Nice displacement bulging over the animal.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

wagner campelo says:

Belíssima captura!
Composição idem.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

gregpphoto says:

the glow of the water, the way it breaks on the surface, its all so beautiful.
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calon says:

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Thanks!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

DeeeB says:

beautiful soft lines in this image
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

kenichimatsumoto says:

So calm, so beautiful. Take my breath away.
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Florian Seiffert (F*) says:

Simply SUPER! Very great!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

toastforbrekkie says:

Otherworldly.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

noConcept says:

fantastic capture!!!! awesome!!! wonderful
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

underdog9 says:

I don't know what to say but I love it! :-)
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

nagillum says:

What a beauty - so sleek, minimalist and blue ! Magnificent.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

faronspix says:

the ripple in the calm waters is incredible. I love this one.
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hoffnungwell says:

This is soo beautiful! Great capture!
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goutmoment says:

Wonderful shot:)
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André Pipa says:

Linda, lindissima.
Bravo!

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Excellent Shot.

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Wow!!!

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