Dolphins swimming close together – spinner dolphins in the sunlight by Laura Georgi Tier- und Ladschaftsfotografie

So close together that their bodies overlap: a group of
spinner dolphins swims past just below the surface; the animals in the foreground
are almost at eye level, with others behind them fading into the blue. Bright patterns of light
run across their backs, cast by the rippling water’s surface above – a
pattern that changes every second and never looks the same twice.

It is striking how flawless the skin appears. Dolphins constantly renew their outermost
layer of skin, completing the process in just a few hours; this keeps the surface smooth
and reduces drag in the water. Up close, this is exactly what you see: no
growths, no texture, just light on grey. The close proximity within the group is no
coincidence, but the norm – physical contact keeps the pod together.
The photograph was taken whilst snorkelling from the side, without a flash and without
approaching the animals; they came over of their own accord.

As a wall hanging, this image has a calm yet striking presence. The deep blue
with its silvery reflections suits maritime, light and modern
interiors – in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, doctors’ surgeries,
physiotherapy centres, spa and wellness areas, yoga studios, diving schools and hotels.
On acrylic glass, the patterns of light on the skin stand out particularly clearly, whilst on
canvas the water appears softer.

A gift for divers, snorkellers, marine biologists, dolphin lovers and anyone who
is committed to protecting the oceans.

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