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Zipline
16th of September 2006 (Sat), 19:13
The photos were taken weeks ago, but they're two of my all time favorites so far. They were taken using a Canon Digital Rebel with the 75-300mm IS lens (with IS turned off). Let me know what you think! :)
landwish
16th of September 2006 (Sat), 20:01
Your pictures make me feel like I'm out there with them. They look great:)
Epluim
16th of September 2006 (Sat), 20:57
Those are well focused and full of action. Very nice!
amonline
16th of September 2006 (Sat), 21:05
Great shots.... those are Dusky Dolphins BTW. (Atlantic version of the "Pacific White Sided" dolphins)
Zipline
17th of September 2006 (Sun), 04:16
Great shots.... those are Dusky Dolphins BTW. (Atlantic version of the "Pacific White Sided" dolphins)
Is Dusky another term used to describe White Sided Dolphins? I've been whale watching for the past 6 years and these have always been referred to as N.A. White Sided.
amonline
18th of September 2006 (Mon), 06:10
Pacific White-sided Dolphin (Lagenorynchus obliquidens)
Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus acutus)

They are genetically related, but a distinctly different species. If you took these in the north Atlantic, then they are Atlantic White-sided Dolphin. The yellowish patch towards their tails prove that.

I said Dusky by accident. I am used to seeing Duskys regularly more south than this. They are white-sided... just the Atlantic version. Sorry for the confusion.