Off the Beaten Path: Super Pods~

On By cindy knokeIn Conservation, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, TRAVEL REVIEWS, Wild Life

This is what you see first in the far distance. Sea birds congregating over dolphin herded fish balls. Note the dolphin in the lower center of the photo. For every dolphin you see at any given moment on the surface, there are scores more underwater (click to enlarge).

As you focus in, you notice odd splashes everywhere around you, and dolphins cresting in the distance.

The Captain spins the boat,

in fast churning 360 degree circles,

as dolphins race towards you,

to play in the wake.

They swim,

directly at,

alongside,

and underneath the boat,

far surpassing the speed and skill of the captain.

Cheers to you from the stunning dolphin super pods~

221 thoughts on “Off the Beaten Path: Super Pods~”

  1. Hi Cindy, ,..thank you for sharing your adventure with Dolphins, ..from one gorgeous photo to the next, they’re a fascination for everyone. They seem so playful, full of life and wow! they do love to interact with us humans,… Which is why we love them back…the thrill of actually being there, must have almost been overwhelming, …I wish I’d seen them with you. But next best thing is the captures, you’ve given everyone a chance to see and experience through your eyes…✨🦋♥️✨

    1. I genuinely appreciate your sensitive, thoughtful and kind sentiments my friend. Thank you sincerely and I am very happy you love dolphins like I do დ

  6. Great shots, Cindy! Dolphins are pure joy!! Dolphin pods venture up our Chesapeake Bay during the summer, it is magical when we see them when we go boating. We have an app called Chesapeake Dolphin Watch where locals can report sightings and pod sizes for research, and you can see daily yourself where they’re being seen. A lot of fun!

  10. Anonymous

    Amazing experience! I remember long time ago on our ship trip at Black Sea the school of dolphins (if it is right name for numerous dolphins) followed us and made all the tourists happy. 🙂 Unforgettable!

    1. Yes. It is completely thrilling to be in the midst of a superpod. They are stunning creatures to be around and close to. Amazing to swim with in the wild too დ

  19. Wow! Wow! The birds know to hover above that activity!!
    And this may seem silly, but I did not know dolphins came in a tan belly variety.

    2. I think those may be common dolphins. There are 38 different species of dolphins and porpoises in the world, 11 of which are found around The Channel Islands, and yes, birdies are very smart brained and do follow dolphin pods and take advantage of dolphin herded fish balls! Leave the work to the dolphins, the fishies just show up to dine! 😉

      1. I’ve not had the pleasure to see a pod. My only exposure to dolphins have been zoos and television. For some reason the light-bellied are all I’ve seen. Very interesting. Thank you.

      1. They really are. Especially in a situation like this where they are free to “play” with a boat at will.

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  29. Gracias for the great photos, Cindy. Dolphins are such loveable creatures. I ‘paddled’ with a few and one actually kissed me when in the Bahamas in 1998. Definitely one for the memory box…

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  35. I love the texture and blues of the water you’ve captured.

    Dolphins are remarkably agile, aren’t they, considering how much they must weigh.

    What a special outing this must have been, with this once-in-a-lifetime sighting!

    1. “Dolphins are remarkably agile, aren’t they, considering how much they must weigh.” Yes! Thank you for knowing this. Yet another amazing anomoly of nature დ

  36. What fabulous creatures dolphins are! And the ace photos, Cindy…When in the Bahamas, years ago, one or two were near the shore-line, when one kissed me! And then grinned… A SPECIAL moment to be sure. xx

    1. Swimming with wild dolphins is an incredible experience. I am so happy you have experienced it Joy. Cheers to you and thanks very much! დ

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