Manta ray ballet #6  b&w

Uploaded: September 18, 2015 | Entered: September 18, 2015 10:31:41

Description

Six in this series of full face forward that shows position of mouth and eyes as well as cephalic fins and dorsal fins. Although I have the original blue version decided to convert to B&W in Silver Efex Pro 2. The bubbles are from the scuba divers in the tank. Comment welcome. A few more on the way.

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 18, 2015

An excellent image of this amazing creature Emile! #1637742

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 18, 2015

Beautiful tones and light, Emile. #11375739

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 18, 2015

Thanks John and Tammy. #11375755

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe September 18, 2015

I think this might be my favorite. #11375795

frank w. degenhardt September 19, 2015

I love that you are allowing us to see every angle and feature of these beautiful creatures. The conversion to black and white lets the character stand out and I love the framing Emile. #11375850

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 19, 2015

Thanks Mary and Frank #11376082

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 20, 2015

Love the shapes, tones, pov & clarity, Emile. One of my faves from the series. #11376180

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 20, 2015

Thanks Paddy. #11376222

Tiia Vissak September 21, 2015

a cool b&w! #11376353

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 21, 2015

Thank Tiia. #11376387

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