16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Jumping Naia

This photo was taken when I was out working on the RV Sea Explorer at the Ocean Institute. Common dolphin surrounded the boat as we were heading further out to sea and they playfully put on a show for us as they rode our wake.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2018
Date Uploaded: 07.2018
Photo Location: Dana Point, California, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3400
Copyright: © Laura Bailes