Islands of the Atlantic

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Wildlife Photo of the Day

a dolphin swimming in the ocean with its mouth open

Cape Verde | Dolphin Acroboat

"Dolphin Acrobat" by Marian Herz: The ship was traveling between Ascension Island and Cape Verde. The ocean was deep, with little visible wildlife due to little available food. Our spotter on the bridge announced that a group of spinner dolphins was headed our way. There were over 50 of them. Initially I was just enthralled, watching them leaping and spinning. Then I decided I'd better take some photos. I focused on one small group of three and just hoped that one would leap and spin.

Tristan da Cunha | Out of the Water

"Out of the Water" by Marian Herz: Our ship was traveling between Tristan da Cunha and St. Helena Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. We were traveling over the "blue desert" of deep water and little visible wildlife. Suddenly a group of dolphins headed toward the ship and began bow riding. They stayed for about 10 minutes. It was hard to decide which dolphin to photograph, but finally I saw one heading my way and just kept it in focus. The water was clear enough to see it under water...

a bird flying over the water with its wings spread

Animal Reflections In Water

Barbados Flying Fish

Birds Flying Over Ocean

Bird Reflection In Water

Antarctica Travel

Fish In Weird Places

Ascension Island | Flying Fish Reflection

"Flying Fish Reflection" by Marian Herz: We were traveling between St. Helena and Ascension Islands near the mid-Atlantic ridge. We had an absolutely calm day. The ocean was a mirror. The only action was the flying fish. With the lack of wind and a smooth surface, it was much easier to get the fish in focus. This is one of my favorite flying fish pictures with a reflection.