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Uploaded: December 22, 2005 17:43:23

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I was on a tall ship leaning way over the side. Say about 4 yards away. 85mm zoom. The camera was handheld, but keep it steady with ropes.

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Comments

Martin J. Preslar December 22, 2005 0

WOW! Great shot! How close were you? What zoom level? Was this handheld? WOW!
#362981

William F. Clair December 22, 2005 0

I was on a tall ship leaning way over the side. Say about 4 yards away. 85mm zoom. The camera was handheld, but keep it steady with ropes. Thanks for your comments. #2213563

Dr Silly level-classic December 22, 2005 0

Wonderful photo. Nice and clear for this action shot. :o)
#2213622

Brinn MacDougall December 22, 2005 0

Super shot, William..love the smooth water..perfect timing as he breaks the surface! #2213627

Michelle J. Harvey December 22, 2005 0

What a beautiful capture! Love the composition and clarity!! #2213707

Christian P. Nicolas December 22, 2005 0

Very nice work. #2213763

Pat Gamwell December 22, 2005 0

ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT capture, William! Couldn't be more perfect! #2213978

Tony Wilder December 22, 2005 0

this really rocks! A++++ #2214535

Judy A. Lawhon December 22, 2005 0

Terrific capture,William!! #2214549

Janine Russell level-classic December 23, 2005 0

William, excellent detail and clarity. #2215100

Jim Kinnunen level-classic December 23, 2005 0

Very cool image, William!:) #2215281

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 25, 2005 0

Wonderful image. Great clarity. #2221142

Denise Kappa February 21, 2006 0

Amazing photo - and this was hand held on a boat? Truly an incredible capture, Bravo dear friend! #2446619

Martin J. Preslar February 21, 2006 0

Congrats on the finalist! This is a great capture and well deserving! :) #2446743

Sherri A. Belack February 21, 2006 0

Yahoo, Congrats on the finalist! You make me PROUD, Big Brother! This was an excellent CAPTURE! Floating on cloud 9 with ya! #2447402

February 22, 2006 0

good anticipation and timing to capture this moment! #2449153

Anita Taylor February 22, 2006 0

Incredible timing and wonderful detail! Congratulations! #2450150

Endre Balogh February 22, 2006 0

A truly gorgeous photo, Willie. This has always been one of my favorites. It is an amazing capture! Congratulations on having it chosen as a finalist. It ought to win more than that.
Best,
Endre #2451370

Pat Gamwell February 22, 2006 0

Incredibly beautiful, William! CONGRATS! #2451381

Isabel L February 25, 2006 0

This is stunning!! Congratulations! #2467075

Piotr M. Organa February 26, 2006 0

Excellent! Congrats, William! #2467655

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 26, 2006 0

The timing is beautiful!! So is the dolphin, my favorite creature!! Outstanding winning image, congratulations!!! #2468419

Jim Kinnunen level-classic February 26, 2006 0

Beautiful action image of this Dolphin, William...congratulations!:) #2468440

Endre Balogh February 26, 2006 0

Way to go, Willie!!!! Multiple thumbs up for the Second Place win! Bravo!!
All the best,
Endre #2469102

Karen A. Johnson February 26, 2006 0

Wow stunning image Willie, congrats on the second placing :) #2469306

Donna W. Neal February 26, 2006 0

WOW love the details in this!

Congratulations on this outstanding winner William #2469841

Susie Peek-Swint February 26, 2006 0

Wow ~ what an awesome capture ~ fantastic shot William ~ many congrats! #2470082

Darrel L. Larson March 04, 2006 0

Awesome capture! Absolutely beautiful! #2493880

Dave Sanders March 11, 2006 0

Wonderful photo William. Congratulations #2520866

William F. Clair March 11, 2006 0

I want to thank all who have made a comment on my photo and to say I am so sorry that I have not had time to comment back. I am in the process of putting up an extensive website at the same time holding down a teaching job which I will be retiring from soon. You will all be hearing from me when things settle down. Thank you again. #2521215

Cathy M. Gromball March 22, 2006 0

Congratulations on your Second Place win, William!

Cathy :) #2559112

April 27, 2006 0

very impressive, especially hand held on a boat! It's beautiful. #2698508

Alice Lero May 06, 2006 0

Love the shot....Great! :) #2732298

Andrew JM Davies June 02, 2006 0

Exceptional!
100% saleable! #2843820

Angela Pound August 10, 2006 0

I just love this fantastic photo William. It is a great pic and a winner for sure. #3148026

Carolyn J. Connolly September 17, 2006 0

WOW, William - this is a FANTASTIC image...and SO-O deserving of it's Second Place win!! I just LOVE dolphins, and this is SUCH a *wonderful* photographic capture of this GORGEOUS creature!! :o)

You did REALLY well taking this from the side of the boat!! Phil and I have been out on a boat, with dolphins swimming along near the bow with us!! I know how difficult it can be to try and catch one just breaking the surface like this!! VERY well done!! :o) #3319066

Renee Doyle September 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic capture and well deserved second place win William!!!! Excellent capture!
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Sharrie Thomas September 23, 2006 0

Wow, this is fantastic!! It should've been 1st. place! Great job. #3349490

Carol Teal March 31, 2007 0

Wow! What a perfect capture! I know how fast these are and how many times the reflections of the water can make it hard to get such a great shot! And then to be on a boat too! A truly beautiful image of this graceful animal! A late congrats on your win! #4114569

Karen Slagle March 31, 2007 0

Magnificent winning capture, William. Big congrats on this. Glad you didn't drop your camera..... #4115182

RC Fritz April 07, 2007 0

Perfect timing, William. Well deserved WIN. Congratulations! #4141037

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 02, 2008 0

Fantastic timing and color! Beautiful photo! #5870926

Dick Jenkins April 30, 2009 0

It's definitely a winner William. Belated congratulations. Shutter speed around 500?

Dick Jenkins #7466542

Robert R. Grove October 06, 2014 1

really good timing ,well deserved win ... #11152749

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