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Published: 2009-08-12 20:26:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 1152; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 0
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A mother and daughter take turns pushing each other through the water.Orca Whales
Taken: 8/11/09
SeaWorld Orlando, Florida
Canon Digital Rebel Xti
Edits: Contrast adjusted slightly, cloning out of shadows in one corner, border added
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I'll leave my last deviation up for kicks.
See you guys later.
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Comments: 44
Yay for light rays! This is really a beautiful photo. Great composition.
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I've seen this picture so many times, but I've never had the right words to say... and it deserves a comment, so I'll try to fumble my way through it.
I love the lighting, it makes the image so ethereal and peaceful... just, gah. It's so pretty. One thing I'd maybe do is add a little bit of gold/yellow coloration to it, to get that endless summery feel? Do you know what I'm saying? it's perfect as is though.
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Thank you very much for your comment! Yes, it would be interesting to try a less blue version with some reds and yellows. Thanks!
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So elegant and peaceful...it's great! Beautiful colors, and framing.
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It's so beautiful; the light rays really make the shot. Plus the vibrant blues and the poses of the orcas.
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The time you took to compose really paid off, I love the light rays coming from the surface!
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Wowowow, I LOVE the colours in this photo. All the beautiful blues and the various reflection patterns make it look like some kind of haven for the two whales. The moment you captured between mother and daughter is precious too!
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WOW!! The composition is absolutely beautiful! I love the different blues so much, and the sun rays are stunning. The cropping is very interesting, and like how Skye said, it really does make the tank look really deep. Fantastic capture! Instant fav!
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Thank you, it is much deeper than it seems, even when you're there.
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This is so georgeous I love the water, the pool looks really deep here and I also like the positions of the orcas.
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Beautiful! I love the rays of light and the composition is CRAZY incredible! Good thinking making the whales darker. What an awesome moment you captured. Mind sharing the shot info (ISO, shutter speed, AF, etc.)? I'd love to know how you caught such a flawless shot underwater!
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Hm, so DA decided to stop posting my EXIF data again? Typical. XD I'll note you the details when I get back to that computer.
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This shot is insane, like you. Love those light rays and the composition. I think maybe cloning the little dark spot someone mentioned out would be helpful overall and pretty easy to do, but other than that this is just crazy flawless and I kind of hate you for it. Only not. XD
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Ohhhh so THAT'S what I was doing when this was going on! Nerd whale is uber lucky I love him to itty bitty bits. Silly Shampoop. 
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This photo is truly beautiful! I love how the photo makes the pool look really deep. Compisition is perfect and their poses are fantastic.
Lovin the light rays and the calm surface of the water; makes the scene look that much more peaceful.
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this is really stunning! I think maybe a little cropping on the bottom to get rid of that small dark spot in the far left corner would be a good idea, it makes your eyes kinda want to wander to that corner. But non the less it is a beautiful photo, im jealous!
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Thank you! I agree as well, I noticed that darker spot in the bottom left, as well as a smaller spot in the other corner. Thanks for your input.
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Amazing! i absolutly loove this and the glittery water
stunning indeed
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amazing shot. i love the lighting. this is just wonderful
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I actually moved myself closer to the screen upon seeing this full view. This is stunning.
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This is probably one of the most beautiful and emotional orca shots I've ever seen, and I just love the simplicity. Fantastic job!
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