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Oh Manatee!

Manatee at Rest

12 total reviews 
Comment from MKFlood


they cruise around in my area as well..they cruise up and down in the canals and Indian river..nice capture. the angle of the shot of this fella chilling on his back in the water is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2025

Comment from JirinaInspire


These are hard pictures to take and I did really good job.
The colors and details are good and the description helps to understand what is going on.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 20-Jul-2025
    Thanks very much.
Comment from helvi2


Hi ABG,The first glimpse of the small shot threw me for a loop! I was thinking this Manatee had an awful small head. It wasn't till I saw the larger image that I realized it was lying on its back! LOL
Looks like this guy is totally relaxing in the water
without a single care. Love the way he's just floating there. Your focus and lighting are very nice! This was a fun shot and a lot of fun to view. hanks for sharing! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Glad you enjoyed it Nancy. Thanks for taking the time to review. Aimee
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


I love manatees. They have the cutest faces on them. I've never seen one up close and personal, so thank you for sharing this amazing animal. Composition shades colours and presentation is very well done.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Thanks very much Maureen. They look like giant baked potatoes when swimming...LOL. Occasionally I get them in my backyard. Aimee
Comment from Elisabetta Warner


Goodmorning
Beautiful manatee I love its colouring and design never seen one up close
Picture is clear and detailed
Thank you for sharing
Hope this helps

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Thank you.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2025
    Thank you.
Comment from Brendaartwork18


O th8nk this has been a take with a challenge. So well done. It looks dark but it has definition in the shades of the Manatee. I had not heard of these so looked them up. I like the angle and that you captured in your view the jetty structure that cleverly lifts the presentation. I like your notes...something different is very welcome.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


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    Thank you
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Comment from soulfeeder


Such an amazing scene of this Manatee at rest. You have documented this scene well and this could be nice page of a book about Manatee. Informative artist's notes.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Thank you.
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2025
    Thank you.
Comment from nikman


Quite an interesting photo posted together with fascinating notes too! Your fine and full composition gives us a good look, at that to me strange fish. Exposure and sharpness are fine Nicely done!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Thank you.
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Comment from suffolkbrian


this i feel is probarly not the best photo of this creature you can get but its an interesting one because have never seen one on here and i once took a photo of a turtle in a similiar position so know you have to except that you have to take what you can get or not at all...Brian

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


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    Thank you
reply by suffolkbrian on 19-Jul-2025
    you are welcome
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2025
    Thank you
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


A very interesting and informative post. I have never seen a manatee, a marine mammal, in my life till now. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2025


reply by the author on 19-Jul-2025
    Thank you
reply by the author on 20-Jul-2025
    Thank you