What’s Your Preference?

velvet4269 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 03:55 PM

I'm in Southern California on business, and had yesterday free (the only day in the week I've been here). I opted to spend the money for the Marine Wildlife tour. It was a gorgeous, calm, clear day. At points, we could see the ocean floor (and the bright orange garibaldi fish swimming near the kelp forests).

Mostly, we saw a LOT of dolphins.

I'd almost switched out lenses - from my 105mm macro lens (which, luckily does have an infinity focus) to my 45mm-150mm zoom (the standard kit lens that came with my camera). I opted for the 105mm macro lens - mostly, because I'd be able to focus a lot quicker than with the other lens.

After a few frustrating attempts, I almost put my camera up - moving targets were never my strong point - but I decided that I'd likely never have another chance at this.

Kinda glad I didn't put the camera away.

Saralonde · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 04:51 PM

What a wonderful way to spend your day off! Definitely worthwhile not to put your camera away to get a shot like this

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leonaashlee · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 04:56 PM

Wow! What a great opportunity for you...it sounds like you really enjoyed it...I hope so. I love Southern Calif...San Diego particularly...this is a really beautiful action shot...the color blue is fabulous.

Preacherman · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 04:59 PM

Lesson learned Velvet. NEVER put your camera away. We would never have been able to enjoy seeing this magnificent creature if you had. Thanks a million. PAUL

Hayward Taylor · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 07:08 PM

Hi there - what a way to complete the day out on the ocean ... this is a stunning photo .. very well captured

dvetter · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 07:22 PM

Well done, just enough to show some motion but not blurred. Love the tone also.

NetG · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 07:27 PM

Stunning! Thank you for sharing!

Ella1267 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 08:45 PM

Beautiful....were you able to pet them? We did the whole swimming with the dolphins in SeaWorld CA.....they are alot of fun...

Angelb · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 10:44 PM

A wonderful shot of the dolphin as it gracefully re-enters the clear blue water. I am hoping to capture some shots of dolphins this summer. TFS this great shot.

anniehun · #10 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 11:00 PM

Wow, lucky you are... (and talented of course)... my DREAM is to catch a dolphin shot so close and crisp clear. Wonderful way of spending time away from home, thanks for sharing.