It was nice to get the camera underwater while in the Galapagos Islands. I didn’t do anything more than snorkeling, but still, there were plenty of large subjects around that were easy enough to photograph while holding my breath on a quick dive down. Stingrays were particularly active in the shallow waters surrounding the islands, sometimes looking as if they were floating in air. This stingray was doing its thing just off the small island of Le Fe. We took a half day trip to the island and had it to ourselves — along with the sea lions, stingrays, marine iguanas and an assortment of birds. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) Ikelite Housing and dome port, ISO 800, f/11 at 1/1000th of a second
Wow – that image is awesome, Sean! I always wanted to do some underwater photography. As a young child I was inspired by a Disney film about the undersea world. Watching the swirling schools of fish in their massive, blue water column completely captivated me. Later, I was again held spellbound by the work of Cousteau. Who wasn’t? Underwater photography has its own set of challenges. You did well with this shot, Sean!
Sue, when I was a child Disney movies would have a short before the movie. One of those was the 1st ever documentary of Cousteau. I loved it more than the movie! I wonder if that’s the same on you saw.
Hi, Rachel!
I think the film I saw was the main event at the theater, so I doubt it was the Cousteau documentary you mention. I could well believe, however, that perhaps Cousteau played a significant role in the making of the Disney film I recall seeing. It would have been a feather in Disney’s cap to have, at the very least, hired Cousteau as a consultant. It must have been swell to have seen that Cousteau shor, Rachel.
hello, thankyou for resposing to my new gmail adress, i have been missing your work, i had to change my old email adres on 3 dasy notice, do to the many problem that was arising. at work. thjanks michael huber
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It was nice to get the camera underwater while in the Galapagos Islands. I didn’t do anything more than snorkeling, but still, there were plenty of large subjects around that were easy enough to photograph while holding my breath on a quick dive down. Stingrays were particularly active in the shallow waters surrounding the islands, sometimes looking as if they were floating in air. This stingray was doing its thing just off the small island of Le Fe. We took a half day trip to the island and had it to ourselves — along with the sea lions, stingrays, marine iguanas and an assortment of birds.
Love this photo‼️‼️‼️
Wow – that image is awesome, Sean! I always wanted to do some underwater photography. As a young child I was inspired by a Disney film about the undersea world. Watching the swirling schools of fish in their massive, blue water column completely captivated me. Later, I was again held spellbound by the work of Cousteau. Who wasn’t? Underwater photography has its own set of challenges. You did well with this shot, Sean!
Sue, when I was a child Disney movies would have a short before the movie. One of those was the 1st ever documentary of Cousteau. I loved it more than the movie! I wonder if that’s the same on you saw.
Hi, Rachel!
I think the film I saw was the main event at the theater, so I doubt it was the Cousteau documentary you mention. I could well believe, however, that perhaps Cousteau played a significant role in the making of the Disney film I recall seeing. It would have been a feather in Disney’s cap to have, at the very least, hired Cousteau as a consultant. It must have been swell to have seen that Cousteau shor, Rachel.
We see & also catch & release them while boating in Gulf of Mexico , great to be down there with them
Aunt Sue
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hello, thankyou for resposing to my new gmail adress, i have been missing your work, i had to change my old email adres on 3 dasy notice, do to the many problem that was arising. at work. thjanks michael huber
Hey Michael, Good to have you back on the blog. Hope all is well.
Marvelous fantasy creatures!
That is a beautiful image. I love the colors and the focus. Always enjoy your work!