This post is part of the monthly 10 on 10 photography circle I’m part of with a group of awesome blogging friends.
10 photos, shared on the 10th day of the month with a link to the next person in the circle, who links to the next person and so on. Be sure to click on the link at the bottom of the post and follow it around until you get back to me.
10 on 10 November – Under The Sea
One of the best parts of our recent Seaworld holiday was the sealife!
I grew up on and in the Ocean so sea life has always completely fascinated me. I have mixed feelings about animals in captivity. I’m really torn because I love to see them and learn more about them, and I know they are well looked after, but it still makes me a bit sad. I love seeing the, but I love seeing them in the wild more.
Nevertheless, it was great to teach my2morrows a little something about these wonderful creatures so here’s my fave 10 photos of the marine life at Seaworld from our recent trip. All un-edited and taken with my new Olympus Pen camera, which I’m still learning how to use but totally in love with!
Isn’t that polar bear just gorgeous! He was doing flips on the glass wall, swimming back and forth. It was super cool to watch. And look at the size of his paw!
Now pop on over to see new mumma Lauren from Life at Number Five and see what she’s been up to, then follow the circle until you get back to me.
Enjoy!
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Love the star fish and that polar bear paw is seriously sizeable! Looks like you had the best holiday, I bet the kids cannot stop talking about it!
I fell in love with that polar bear Ashlea… such a beautiful creature! xx
How awesome is Seaworld! It’s been a few years since we’ve been, but everytime we go, there is always something new. Glad you like your Olympus Pen! Great shots. Especially the dolphin ones. x
Thanks Di. I’m completely in love with my Olympus Pen! Still learning how to use it but its awesome! xx
Great photos what’s not to love about a family day at seaworld
It’s got something for everyone Mandy! So much fun. Thanks so much for stopping by xx
Amazing photos Shannon!! Love those dolphins!
Thanks lovely. Dolphins are just incredible aren’t they! xx
What gorgeous photos – I’m in love with my Olympus too! I’ve never been to Seaworld but I think I should! Looks like you had a ball – how cute is that polar bear?!
You would love seaworld Sammie! Definitely get yourselves there one day! xx
Fabulous photos! It looks like you guys had a great time. We’re so lucky to only live 45mins from Seaworld, my boys love going to ‘say hello’ to all of the animals and fish!
Oh wow, I didn’t realise you were that close Lauren. Bet the boys love having that on their door step!
So lucky and something for everyone! xx
Great photos! Love the polar bear paw!
Thanks Haidee. It was so great to see in real life. Just amazing creatures they are! xx
Such a nice family excursion! We have a very sad and small Marinland in the south of France but when I mean sad I mean reallly realllly sad. I love the polar bear and the big shark! xx cathy
The polar bear stole my heart Cathy! He was super cool! xx
I love Seaworld! My cousin works there with the dolphins and I tell her she has the best job in the world but she is convinced the dolphins hate her. They deliberately splash her and push her in the water when she doesn’t want to get wet! Great photos!! x
wow, that’s really interesting Jacinta! She really does have the best job in the world I think! xx
I felt the same when we went to Seaworld in March. As much as the dolphins looked like they were having fun, I wondered if they would be happier in the wild.
Beautiful pics by the way. The polar bear paw is very cool.
Thanks Jess.
I guess the dolphins probably don’t know any different. I hope so anyway. They are just the most gorgeous creatures and the polar bear stole my heart too! xx
Gorgeous photos and I love that polar bear paw print. We’ve not taken the kids to Seaworld yet, but it’s definitely on our list
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Thanks Renee. The polar bear was super cool.
I’m sure your kids would love it.. definitely get there one day if you can. There’s something for everyone. xx
Some great photos. I love Seaworld (and we are lucky to live on the coast but don’t have the VIP pass this year). I could stare at the aquarium for hours and when the polar bears get active they are amazing to watch how agile swimmers they are.
They are so fascinating aren’t they! Lucky to live so close, such a great place to be able to visit regularly.
Thanks for popping by Kathy! xx
You got some great photos, especially the dolphin ones!
Seaworld on the gold coast is great – love how much effort and money they put into rescue and rehab, and so many lovely animals and learning experiences for the kids to enjoy
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They do an amazing job don’t they! It was such a fun trip, the kids keep asking when we are going again! THanks for popping by Mica! xx
I love SeaWorld! Tears every time at the dolphin show.
Me too chick! me too! xx
I love the shots of the polar bear! That one of his paw is gorgeous & catches my eye. I also love that last one of the starfish – what a great captures!
I’m with you on animals in captivity. I love to see them because when else am I going to get that chance but it makes me sad that are where they don’t really belong.
Oh I know Jen.. I guess we cant think to much about it and just enjoy learning about them and know they are treated well in captivity. xx
Oh that polar bear is gorgeous! I hear they can be pretty viscous though…no!! I’m totally with you on the “do we keep them enclosed or let into the wild” confusion. I think now days, there are so many watch dogs on their back that the only type of care for these sorts of animals in wildlife place is THE BEST CARE. That’s what I’m hoping anyways. Gorgeous pics – how cool are our new Olympus cameras – I love it!!!! xx
totally in love with the PEN! So much still to learn though! xx
I love that first action dolphin shot! Glad to see you are using your new camera! x
thanks Steph. Still so much to learn but I’m loving the new camera! xx
SeaWorld is my fave of the theme parks here. That polar bear is my favourite. My kids know that is where I am happiest in the park. Love him. Great photos!
He’s my new fave too Deb. So fascinating! xx
Oh your holiday looked so fab! Lovely pics lady, love a good theme park day out! x
Thanks lovely. Remind me next time to take a holiday from our them park holiday! Awesome but freakin exhausting! xx
Great pics! I love Seaworld – it’s an awesome park for the littlies as well as the adults. Although something about animals in captivity always makes me sad. Fine balance I guess, as they do raise awareness and money for ocean conservation.
Yes, I have to keep reminding myself of that Robyna! xx
Hi from Photo Friday! I really like the photo of the star fish.
10 on 10 sounds like a really neat linkup too!
Hi Emma. Thank you so much! 10 on 10 is lots of fun!
Thanks for stopping by xx
Beautiful photos Shannon full of bright colours and sharp images. That polar bear is beautiful and he looks so powerful based on the size of his paw alone! SeaWorld looks like fun for little and big kids xx
The polar bear was so fascinating Tash! I totally fell in love with him! xx
Those pictures are wonderful! It makes me want to visit Seaworld. I haven’t been since I was a kid.
Thanks so much Paula. It’s such a fun place to visit. Something for everyone! xx
I so love seaworld and those dolphins win me over every singe time. xx
I’m with ya hun. They are the best aren’t they! But I’m glad I never went through with getting a dolphin tattoo!
xx