1. Dolphins, Delphinus Delphus, Delphinus Truncatus

Common Dolphins/Dolphins

Common Dolphins or Commons as they are referred to are found in all the temperate waters of the world. They are a very social dolphin found in larger pods. They are rarely found in captivity unless for rescue or rehabilitation. They mate and calf year round, many times babies are found leaping next to their mothers in pods. There are two species, one the shortbeak and the other the long beak Common Dolphin. Commons almost are always curious of boaters and come right up to boats to ride the bow wave.
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"First Leaps"<br />
This is a photo of a very small baby dolphin leaping and staying very close to its mother, in it's first days or week as a dolphin.  It's so young it still has birth folds on the sides of its body and has a dent or 'soft spot' on the top its head like babies have.
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"First Leaps"
This is a photo of a very small baby dolphin leaping and staying very close to its mother, in it's first days or week as a dolphin. It's so young it still has birth folds on the sides of its body and has a dent or 'soft spot' on the top its head like babies have.

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  • "Freestyle" <br />
Two Common Dolphins leaping through the air over a calm Santa Barbara Channel.
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  • "First Leaps"<br />
This is a photo of a very small baby dolphin leaping and staying very close to its mother, in it's first days or week as a dolphin.  It's so young it still has birth folds on the sides of its body and has a dent or 'soft spot' on the top its head like babies have.
  • A mother and her baby come to the surface, the baby could stay with its mom for over a year!
  • A mother and calf close up.
  • A young dolphin swimming solo.
  • "In the Shadow"<br />
A flat sea made this picture what it is with an amazing shadow and a dolphin underwater beneath the shadow.
  • This common dolphin rises to the occasion.
  • "Leap of Faith"
  • Common Dolphins in the Santa Barbara Channel, CA.
  • Arching completely out of the air, these guys are efficient in and out of the water.
  • A common dolphin gliding through air about to reenter its domain.
  • "Trio"<br />
Common Dolphins
  • "Chase"<br />
Three Commons chasing after each other.
  • Dive, Dive, DIve!!!!
  • A baby swims next to its mother.
  • A large pod of Commons making their way through the Santa Barbara Channel in search for some food.
  • A large pod of Commons making their way through the Santa Barbara Channel in search for some food
  • A large pod of Commons making their way through the Santa Barbara Channel in search for some food
  • Common Dolphins in the Santa Barbara Channel, CA.
  • jyoie

    on March 31, 2007

    I love your pics! They're amazing! I have never seen whales and dolphins close up and you have done such a wonderful job in capturing these amazing mammals. You're very talented and it's refreshing to see someone so passionate with their work.

  • scott batchelder

    on March 7, 2007

    ive known this guy for a long time he has a great passion for what he does and it shows. great job tony!

  • Guest

    on November 27, 2006

    Great photo its so pretty

  • Guest

    on November 20, 2006

    Unreal that you could catch such a small dolphin, i have never seen a picture of a baby dolphin before!!

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