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16-FEB-2009

Playing Race The Ship 42198

Dolphins in the bow wave of a ship. Apparently it gives them a free ride
since it pushes them ahead of the ship. This is just so cool to watch.

Photographed along the Gulf coast on Mustang Island from Port Aransas, Texas, USA.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi ,Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
with Tamron-F AF Tele-converter 1.4X C-AF1 MC4

1/1250s f/5.6 at 560.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time16-Feb-2009 13:44:36
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Gayle P. Clement27-Feb-2009 19:07
This is so cool, Gordon.
monil27-Feb-2009 18:13
Superb this picture.
The background is wonderful. v
Brad Claypole27-Feb-2009 17:51
Bravo. Great contrast between man and nature. V
Tom Torbert27-Feb-2009 17:43
Awesome image.. I can't imagine how they manage to survive these tricks.. V
Silvia Roitman27-Feb-2009 17:13
great!