STUNNING pictures of dolphins have been captured off the coast of Prestwick. 

The images show the animals leaping out of the Firth of Clyde. 

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One picture shows one of the dolphins flipped on its back as it bursts through the water.

In another two doplhins are spotted swimming together. 

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The amazing snaps were taken by photographer Malcolm Yates who got a lucky glimpse of the dolphins on Sunday, September 5.