Jumping Dolphins

Jumping Dolphins by Steve Bulford
Jumping Dolphins by Steve Bulford

Jumping Dolphins

We saw these jumping dolphins (and about a thousand others!) on our whale watching trip to Baja California. Dolphins are a great animal to photograph when they are doing this, but you have to be quick!

(San Jose Channel – Baja California –Mexico)















Jumping Dolphins belongs to the following groups:

Animal Kingdom, Cards - Best of the Best, Cutest of the Cute, Dolphins & Whales, Exotic Mammals, Happy Haven, In the Moment, Light and Reflection, Natural Developments, Technical Photography, Underwater & Sealife and Wild Nature Photography & Writing
  • Heather Loster

    Heather Loster, 9 months ago

    beautiful shot. this must have been wonderful to see.

  • Aphoto4You IPA

    Aphoto4You IPA, 9 months ago

    incredible moment photo….

  • Suni Pruett

    Suni Pruett, 9 months ago

    yes….you have to be quick to catch them….catching a good shot of them in the air..is kinda like catching a hummingbirds wings…..timing and a lot of luck….Great Shot!!!

  • RachJayn

    RachJayn, 9 months ago

    Amazing shot, very cool! How did you time that? I have tried photographing them while they are jumping and somehow only ever get them half out or in the water. Great work!

  • RachJayn

    RachJayn, 9 months ago

    I ust have to add that the reflections on those swells are perfect… lovely!

  • Peter Nowak

    Peter Nowak, 9 months ago

    Excellent action shot . . . Well caught Steve!

  • Murray Newham

    Murray Newham, 9 months ago

    great shot..very sharp

  • Shauna  Noble

    Shauna Noble, 9 months ago

    how fabulous – lucky you to have such an experience and capture it so well

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw, 9 months ago

    Oh….perfection!!

  • Margot Kiesskalt

    Margot Kiesskalt, 9 months ago

    Wow! Great capture – such a marvellous image!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

    Amazing capture!!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 9 months ago

    What a Super Capture, and they always look like they have smiles on their faces:-) Beautiful photo
    Steve

  • Tracy King

    Tracy King, 9 months ago

    Perfect timing. Well done. Love the water droplets trail too.

  • Patricia L. Ballard

    Patricia L. Ba..., 9 months ago

    Love this amazing shot. You caught them in mid air with no blur.

  • Rose Moxon

    Rose Moxon, 9 months ago

    beautiful!!!!

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee, 9 months ago

    Incredible once again Steve!

  • Charles McKean

    Charles McKean, 9 months ago

    Fab

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett, 9 months ago

    Magnificent wildlife capture!

  • Crokus Label

    Crokus Label, 9 months ago

    What a beautifully caught image.. love to see the movement frozen in time as such…
    Great work… :)
    Love it.

  • rejuver

    rejuver, 9 months ago

    this turned out great! from the dolphins jumping in sync to the wavey ocean surface…just wonderful!

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko, 9 months ago

    Steve this is awesome!!

  • MaluC

    MaluC, 9 months ago

    Woww great shot, it is beautiful! Dolphins are my favorite :)

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon, 9 months ago

    WOW! Great capture!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E..., 9 months ago

    excellent shutterspeed on this

  • Hagen

    Hagen, 9 months ago

    Wow

  • nikspix

    nikspix, 9 months ago

    WOW!! Spectacular shot!!

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann..., 9 months ago

    Great shot, moment, and timing. Well done!

  • lepreskil

    lepreskil, 9 months ago

    Lovely sense of movement in the photograph. Very special.

  • Panic

    Panic, 9 months ago

    Fantastic

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert, 9 months ago

    Great capture!

  • Stephen Colquitt

    Stephen Colquitt, 9 months ago

    No way – thats too cool! Great timing

  • aneta

    aneta, 9 months ago

    great shot!

  • Cindy  Perrinjaquet

    Cindy Perrinj..., 9 months ago

    One to celebrate!!! Fantastic capture Steve!!!

  • jesika

    jesika, 9 months ago

    St Focus was smiling upon you.
    j

  • brummieboy

    brummieboy, 9 months ago

    Brilliant shot .. you have a massive talent ….

  • pauline tims

    pauline tims, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot, well done!!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins, 9 months ago

    great shot! can’t imagine it is an easy task to get them in focus when they are moving so fast – great work…

  • mickeyb

    mickeyb, 9 months ago

    wow…amazing

  • anthonytsteel

    anthonytsteel, 9 months ago

    Just perfect work steve….........

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius, 9 months ago

    Fantastic capture, well timed, well done.

  • dairygirl

    dairygirl, 9 months ago

    stunning shot, it is awesome and very well captured

  • Daniel Rayfield

    Daniel RayfieldDiplomat, 9 months ago

    dolphins are amazing no matter the scenario , BEAUTIFUL

  • mick

    mick, 9 months ago

    increbible shot steve,brilliantly captured,well don mate.

  • Simon Gladwin

    Simon Gladwin, 9 months ago

    Astounding shot. Absolutely fabulous!

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, 9 months ago

    Perfect capture!

  • GabrielK

    GabrielK, 9 months ago

    fantastic shot Steve, great angle too

  • Russell Fry

    Russell Fry, 9 months ago

    What is left to say? Truly a wonderful shot.

  • Darlene

    Darlene, 9 months ago

    You are SO lucky to have seen this, and to have captured it so perfectly is even more amazing!

    Thank you for sharing this, I love it!!

  • Kim Roper

    Kim Roper, 9 months ago

    A wonderful capture Steve!

  • Lost Lost

    Lost Lost, 9 months ago

    Awesome work!

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 9 months ago

    Great capture.

  • KittenGirl

    KittenGirl, 9 months ago

    wonderful capture of these magnificent dolphins

  • Derivatix

    Derivatix, 9 months ago

    superb capture Steve, love it!

  • lance leopold

    lance leopold, 9 months ago

    Well caught,Steve!!!

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, 9 months ago

    Fantastic image,wonderful timing!

  • Steve Bulford

    Steve Bulford, 9 months ago

    Thanks everone for all the great feedback!
    Steve :-)

  • rossco

    rossco, 9 months ago

    WOW now this is an awesome image. congratulations on capturing an amazing photo.

  • Jason Adams

    Jason Adams, 9 months ago

    Wow Steve, this is a very nice photo.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 9 months ago

    Superbly timed image

  • katphoto

    katphoto, 9 months ago

    what a fun action shot – you must of been very quick to capture this

  • bonniemonahan1

    bonniemonahan1, 9 months ago

    This is an exceptional photo – Action shot, composition, fine details, color harmony, brightness & contrast, etc are all wonderful.
    Take care, Bonnie

  • Adrian Rachele

    Adrian Rachele, 9 months ago

    Great capture.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind, 8 months ago

    arent they wonderful .. what a great shot !

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 8 months ago

    I love this!!! Fantastic moment you captured, brilliant shot!

  • Sharon Bishop

    Sharon Bishop, 8 months ago

    Wow, this is a fantastic shot…well timed. You sure they didn’t pose for you!

  • Tony Mathew

    Tony Mathew, 8 months ago

    This is just amazing, an instant frozen for ever, i love the way the water dropping from the dolphin looks when its hits the see.

  • Melinda Kerr

    Melinda Kerr, 8 months ago

    Wow what a take Steve. Aren’t they magnificent creatures? Probably knew you had the camera :)

  • Per Einar Gunnarsen  IPA

    Per Einar Gunn..., 8 months ago

    Another excellent shot, Love it!!

  • Bram Kristel

    Bram Kristel, 8 months ago

    great moment, fortunate composition. Good feeling when an idea takes shape

  • bidkev

    bidkev, 8 months ago

    Superb shot Steve. I’ve got my own boat and get offshore a lot. I see dolphins on nearly every trip but have never yet had the good fortune to see them leap.

    kev

  • martym

    martym, 8 months ago

    fantastic shot

  • Kevin  Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker, 8 months ago

    Another amazing shot Steve… Great talent you have.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal, 8 months ago

    Fantastic.

  • vonne

    vonne, 8 months ago

    WOW! Incredible!

  • Sharon Perrett

    Sharon Perrett, 8 months ago

    Wow, gorgeous image, how lucky to see this

  • Mary Lake

    Mary Lake, 8 months ago

    What a wonderful shot!!!

  • Jacky

    Jacky, 8 months ago

    wow..must have been quite a moment..hope to see it myself someday:)
    Beautifully captured Steve !

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 8 months ago

    Love how the dolphin in the middle, turns his head and gives you one of those Built in BEAUTIFUL dolphin smiles!! It’s an outstanding addition to our group :-)

  • Geraldine Lefoe

    Geraldine Lefoe, 8 months ago

    Way to go – these are quite an amazing capture, your timing is perfect, well done

  • Joanna Clark

    Joanna Clark, 8 months ago

    Another fantastic capture – well done!

  • Colin Tobin

    Colin TobinGreeter, 7 months ago

    Incredible capture!

  • brirose55

    brirose55, 7 months ago

    stunning capture briliant

  • carolspics

    carolspics, 7 months ago

    Great capture!

  • emapearl

    emapearl, 7 months ago

    this is GORGEOUS! AWESOME capture.

  • GarryS

    GarryS, 6 months ago

    Terrific shot…..a real jaw dropper!

  • Cheri  McEachin

    Cheri McEachin, 6 months ago

    This is freaking awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater, 6 months ago

    Perfection.

  • Damian

    Damian, 6 months ago

    Fantastic shot! Have to be quick indeed :)

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography, 6 months ago

    Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon, 6 months ago

    Great capture!

  • Tracy King

    Tracy King, 6 months ago

    Great shot, love the water trail.

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond, 6 months ago

    beautiful shot

  • William Jackson Irish

    William Jackso..., 6 months ago

    Ahhhh…...I so miss the ocean!!! I miss swimmin with dolphins….They’re so cool…....They are people that can swim…..

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153, 6 months ago

    Lovely capture Steve.

  • brirose55

    brirose55, 6 months ago

    STUNNING CAPTURE

  • Kelly KMA Bermingham

    Kelly KMA Berm..., 6 months ago

    Fantastic!!!

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod, 6 months ago

    wow steve! you’ve done so well here. excellent stop action so clearly captured!

  • Erin Lyall

    Erin Lyall, 6 months ago

    Amazing capture, the water looks so silky too!

  • eltotton

    eltotton, 6 months ago

    Wow!!! An amazing capture. Very well done, my friend.

  • anso

    anso, 5 months ago

    Nice. Very nice indeed.
    I likessss. :9

  • Fiona MacNab

    Fiona MacNab, 5 months ago

    Awesome.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 5 months ago

    Nice catch!

  • wolfman

    wolfman, 5 months ago

    sweet would love to have been there

  • nikki75

    nikki75, 5 months ago

    fantastic capture

  • Travis  Easton

    Travis Easton, 4 months ago

    Thats amazing, great shot. A shot to make Douglas Adams proud.

  • byebye

    byebye, 4 months ago

    I love dolphins! great shot!

  • daffodil

    daffodil, 4 months ago

    Brilliant capture, great sharpness!

  • Nixter

    Nixter, 4 months ago

    This is a fantastic shot.. dolphins are amazing!

  • Ryan Abboud

    Ryan Abboud, 4 months ago

    Nice Capture

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters, 3 months ago

    How beautiful! Perfect timing!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA, 3 months ago

    Congrats on being Features on Home Page – well deserved

  • greenfrog153

    greenfrog153, 3 months ago

    Amazing capture Steve.

  • yesthisismyart

    yesthisismyart, 3 months ago

    cool

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethMontage Magician, 3 months ago

    superb photo ! i almost died from fright when i was diving once, had a dolphin come up and nudge me on my back… thought it was a shark for a split second lol.
    they rock. so smart.

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams, 3 months ago

    I adore dolphins and the image is perfectly capture…spot on image..congrats on making front page…!!

  • Mick Davson

    Mick Davson, 3 months ago

    Just had to drop in and add my appreciation for this great shot

  • Cheri  McEachin

    Cheri McEachin, 3 months ago

    Congrats my friend on a wonderful front page!!!..:)

  • Stacy Rodriguez

    Stacy Rodriguez, 3 months ago

    Wonderful image, looks like the2nd one is looking at you and smiling.:)

  • micmac

    micmac, 3 months ago

    Amazing capture,fantastic shot.

  • Mystikka

    Mystikka, 3 months ago

    Breathtaking!

  • Will Pursell

    Will Pursell, 3 months ago

    how the heck do u get something like this!!!!!!

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69, 3 months ago

    Congratulations on a wonderful image. Well timed. How lucky were you!!!!!!!

  • ELENNE BOOTHE

    ELENNE BOOTHE, 3 months ago

    Great timing. beautiful picture. love it

  • Invulnerable

    Invulnerable, 3 months ago

    Thats a beauty

  • nancy dixon

    nancy dixon, 2 months ago

    WOW !!! how’d you do that?!?

  • fullcirclemandalas

    fullcirclemand..., about 1 month ago

    what a fab shot!

  • faizee

    faizee, about 1 month ago

    worked with dolphins, love dolphins, love you shot :)

  • Stephen  Williams

    Stephen Williams, about 1 month ago

    wow that is incredible!!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott, 21 days ago

    Incredible capture Steve

  • Garret

    Garret, 15 days ago

    Oh wow, I had no clue that they could jump that high!!! Beautiful!

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern, 15 days ago

    Dolphins are my fav!!! So I am loving this shot!

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller, 12 days ago

    Wow! Great timing! Well done!

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