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Manta Ray Ballet #1

© Emile Abbott
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Manta Ray Ballet #1

Uploaded: September 15, 2015 | Entered: September 15, 2015 11:31:40

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Over the next several days I will post the Manta Ray Ballet. Mantas are large rays and their width can exceed 23 feet and there are few aquariums large enough to house them. Atlanta Aquarium is one. They have triangular pectoral fins, horn shaped cephalic (head) fins and large forward facing mouths (other rays have downward facing mouths). They are filter feeders and eat large quantities of zooplantkon by doing a series of flip with their mouth open called the Manta Ray Ballet. I hope you enjoy this series.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 15, 2015

Very impressive Emile, I am definitely looking forward to more of these!! <>< #1629467

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 15, 2015

A fave Emile! Your timing and over all presentation is excellent! Love your details of the entire image! #11359034

Candace M. Cleveland September 15, 2015

These are spectacular Emile! Love the blue and bubbles. #11359044

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 15, 2015

Thanks Nancy, JO ANN and Candace #11359091

frank w. degenhardt September 15, 2015

I really enjoyed the beautiful story behind the picture which is just awesome Emile. Love how you got this one coming right over our heads.Gorgeous blues and fantastic details in this wonderful series. #11359145

Leslie McLain level-classic September 15, 2015

Very cool capture, Emile. #11359233

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 16, 2015

You really caught the elegance of this beauty, Emile. #11375280

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 16, 2015

Thanks Leslie and Kiki and Frank #11375303

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 17, 2015

Fantastic & beautiful shot of this huge Manta. Emile. Looking forward to the series. #11375463

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 18, 2015

Thanks Patrick. #11375648

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