Tres Amigos (Whale Sharks)

Uploaded: September 11, 2015 | Entered: September 11, 2015 11:35:08

Description

Whale Sharks are not sharks but are the largest fish in the world. The Georgia Atlanta Aquarium is the only aquarium in the Western Hemisphere to display these elusive gentle giants. The Aquarium that houses them is the largest in Western Hemisphere is 284 feet long, 126 feet wide and 30 feet at its deepest. It hold 6.3 million gallons of water and the glass is 26" thick. The aquarium now has 4 whale sharks (3 seen here with 1 reflection and a Manta ray below).

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland September 11, 2015

Beautiful capture Emile! I would love to see these!! #1629180

Tiia Vissak September 11, 2015

a cool scene! #11357870

Joy Rector September 11, 2015

wow, great capture #11357897

John Connolly September 11, 2015

That is one massive aquarium Emile! A great underwater capture and excellent information! #11357901

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 11, 2015

Thanks Candace, Tiia, Joy and John #11357932

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 11, 2015

Excellent capture, Emile. Beautiful light and colors. #11357946

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 12, 2015

Wonderful detail & clarity in this beautiful shot, Emile. #11358055

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 12, 2015

I know how difficult aquarium shots are, VERY well done!! <>< #11358141

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 12, 2015

Thanks Tammy, Patrick and Nancy #11358162

Marijana Fajgl September 12, 2015

Fantastic details and clarity, Emile. Beautiful animas and capture! #11358203

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 12, 2015

Very cool, Emile - nice work! #11358219

frank w. degenhardt September 12, 2015

Just to see something this rare is amazing and then for you to get this beautiful shot of them just makes this a winner to me. Love it Emile. #11358284

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 13, 2015

Thanks Marijana, Lindley and Frank #11358455

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