Manta ray ballet  3

Uploaded: September 15, 2015 | Entered: September 15, 2015 11:43:01

Description

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

Comments

John Connolly September 15, 2015

An incredible sight and capture Emile! Great work! #1629481

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 15, 2015

Thanks John #11359088

Sandy Driscoll level-classic September 15, 2015

This is just lovely, Emile! Wonderful capture! #11359092

frank 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. #11359148

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 16, 2015

Thanks Sandy and Frank #11375305

Tiia Vissak September 17, 2015

very cool! #11375321

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 17, 2015

Thanks Tiia. #11375332

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 17, 2015

BEAUTIFUL capture, I love the bubble!! <>< #11375413

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 17, 2015

They come from divers in the tank. Thanks Nancy Have a nice week-end. #11375437

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 17, 2015

Beautiful shot, timing & pov, Emile. #11375466

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 18, 2015

Thanks Paddy. #11375650

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