"Thrill of a Lifetime" most say ...and it was that for my wife in 2002 at Dolphin Discovery-- a so-called "dolphin encounter"-- in Cozumel, Mexico. At a pretty fast clip she rode out of the water and into the air, carried by 2 dolphins, their snouts pushing underfoot!
I removed a trainer's hand/lower arm (unavoidably in original) since the photo means so much to my wife! Please excuse me, JPG!
3 PROPS to links & PHOTO ESSAY below. The facility was NOTHING back then compared to what it is today...
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Rob Roy added a link (28 Mar 2009):
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Rob Roy added a link (28 Mar 2009):
Official website of Dolphin Discovery, Cozumel, Mexico... (www.dolphindiscovery.com)
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Rob Roy added a link (28 Mar 2009):
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Maurie A gave props (28 Mar 2009):
What a great shot........ my son swam with the dolphins while in FL a few years back... it is an experience of a lifetime!!! This video makes me want to pack a bag for Cozumel... the weather here today is ugly :( thanks for sharing!!
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triciamary gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Great shot Rob. It truly must have been a memorable experience for your wife. They are beautiful creatures and so photogenic!
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Michael Ball gave props (28 Mar 2009):
What an experience that must have been!! I can only imagine!! Wonderful capture!! Priceless!!
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Karen K Smith gave props (28 Mar 2009):
What a great photo and memory!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (28 Mar 2009):
I had a great uncle who 'swam with the fishes'....guess that isn't the same thrill, huh! Fantastic shot, Rob, and what a terrific experience it must have been!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (28 Mar 2009):
She does look thrilled!! What an experience. I may be tempted to conquer my fear of water for a chance to do this!! Great shot Rob!!
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Lynn H gave props (28 Mar 2009):
What a thrill! You can see it on her face! Even the dolphin looks happy!
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Litz Go gave props (28 Mar 2009):
great capture, Rob! this is priceless photo of her with the dolphins...
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Jüri Vissak gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Beautiful composition and colours!
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John Linton said (28 Mar 2009):
My sister does some work for various groups in Akumal. The Maya Riviera is such a cool spot. Great capture.
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Andrew Lorimer gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Truly Beautiful Capture !!! Lighting and color are terrific
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Matt. Fletcher gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Great capture!!!
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JOE FAILK gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Fantastic Shot!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Beautiful and timeless, showing the exhuberant expression on your wife's face! Beautiful image!
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diana anderson gave props (28 Mar 2009):
awesome shot, the colors are fantastic! the smile on your wife's face says it all!!
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elfriede fulda gave props (28 Mar 2009):
I can imagine it must have been a thrill of a lifetime...fabulous shot..
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Nancy Richard gave props (28 Mar 2009):
FANTASTIC! Boy, am I envious!!! I would love to do this. Terrific shot!
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Benny R@mirez gave props (28 Mar 2009):
nice capture!!
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Magical Rob! Definetly worth framing:)
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Aaron Mythen gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Great shot!!!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Her beautiful joyful face tells it all. What a thrill of a lifetime! A spectacular capture, Rob, of Marie and the dolphin.
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Donald Garrett gave props (28 Mar 2009):
Wonderful capture, Rob.
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Deborah Downes gave props (29 Mar 2009):
What a fantastic capture, Rob. I can feel your wife's joy.
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Melissa gave props (29 Mar 2009):
Awwwww what a great moment and a great photo!
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Lesley S gave props (29 Mar 2009):
I've always wanted to swim with a dolphin. What a thrill for your wife! Fabulous capture!
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Steven Maguire gave props (29 Mar 2009):
Great detail and clarity!! Awesome image!!!
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eithne mythen gave props (30 Mar 2009):
You can see in her face how wonderful it was, terrific shot..
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Ann Reece gave props (30 Mar 2009):
Wow, to ride with the Dolphins has got to be a real thrill!!!
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david ong gave props (31 Mar 2009):
lovely!!!! i need to try that
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (1 Apr 2009):
This is quite stunning! What an experience it must have been! Your picture shows a lot of it!
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (1 Apr 2009):
Your wife and the dolphin look so happy! A spectacular photo and experience for sure! Love the colors and composition of this. It is all amazing!
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Seang Meach said (7 Apr 2009):
Wow, what a brilliant shot! Flipper looks so happy... how I wish it was me in this picture!
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Karen Roberts gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Flipper! Great Great shot!
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dp * said (24 Apr 2009):
This is a special moment. Love how the water looks and a great expression of joy on your wife. The dolphin looks very pleased too! Great photo and entry. dp
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Lanis Rossi gave props (29 Apr 2009):
Terriffic Capture!
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Trish Meyer gave props (29 Apr 2009):
Great shot! Wonderful experience!
