A Day Spent Swimming with Dolphins

This was a unique afternoon back in February 2013. The weather was clear and sunny, making the water in the massive pool a startlingly bright blue. The whole experience was very organized, with other people around the perimeter, but once you were in the water it felt very personal.

We got suited up with snorkel masks and rash guards before getting in. The photos go back and forth between the surface and the world underneath. From above, you can see the scale of the enclosure, with palm trees and buildings in the distance. The wide-angle lens captures the whole scene under the blue sky.

Underwater was a different experience. It was quiet, and the sunlight filtered down through the water, making patterns on the floor of the pool. It was incredible to be that close, swimming alongside such a large animal. We got to hold on for a ride and just observe it moving through its element. It was a very specific, surreal, and memorable day.