Manta ray ballet 3
Uploaded: September 15, 2015 | Entered: September 15, 2015 11:43:01
In this capture this ray is beginning its first flip. They will usually do three in succession for feeding. Mantas evolved from bottom dwelling stingrays.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 6400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 73.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
John Connolly September 15, 2015
An incredible sight and capture Emile! Great work! #1629481Emile Abbott September 15, 2015
Thanks John #11359088Sandy Driscoll September 15, 2015
This is just lovely, Emile! Wonderful capture! #11359092frank w. degenhardt September 15, 2015
A perfect moment that you got and did you ever take advantage and get this spectacular picture as it goes into its feed mode. I love all the air bubbles and that blue. The way it seems to arch itself and the mouth wide open, Nat Geo quality of a look Emile. #11359148Emile Abbott September 16, 2015
Thanks Sandy and Frank #11375305Tiia Vissak September 17, 2015
very cool! #11375321Emile Abbott September 17, 2015
Thanks Tiia. #11375332Nancy L. Green September 17, 2015
BEAUTIFUL capture, I love the bubble!! <>< #11375413Emile Abbott September 17, 2015
They come from divers in the tank. Thanks Nancy Have a nice week-end. #11375437Patrick Rouzes September 17, 2015
Beautiful shot, timing & pov, Emile. #11375466Emile Abbott September 18, 2015
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