Manatee Calf Nursing

Posted by Rich Demler on Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:18 am

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West Indian Manatee.
From the STL in Crystal River, FL. Image taken while snorkeling with a Nikon Coolpix camera in a housing.
I feel privileged to have witnessed this behavior and my experience with the manatees will be with me forever.
This was my first attempt at underwater photography, and the help I received during this workshop was great.
Comments welcome.
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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:25 am

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Wonderful interaction Rich, just wonderful.. Thanks for sharing.

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by Dan N on Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:43 am

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Great behavioral photo Rich.

You took to the underwater thing real well!

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by NDCheryl on Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:11 pm

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Wonderful behaviour shot Rich. This photo shows very well how having her nipple behind her armpit like this, the mother manatee is still able to rest on the bottom while her little one nurses.

You took to the water without a problem-usually the first one in and the last one out!

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by Chas on Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:26 am

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Rich, this is a super image and one that will sell for sure. You took to this like a duck in water, always the first in and last out. I think you have gills

It was a blast and I have never seen anyone with more of a smile

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It is truly an incredible experiance, and one I greatly look forward to each year. Thanks for sharing in the memories.

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by Stuartphotography on Fri Feb 13, 2004 4:27 pm

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Rich,

The clarity is amazing on this shot. Glad you got to see this behavior and document it. I'm still thinking about how happy your face is when you get out of the water. I completely see scuba in your future....and a dive buddy right here if you ever want one.

It was a great pleasure to meet you.

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by Wayne Ellis on Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:28 pm

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Excellent Rich. Which Coolpix are you usiing??

Comments and reposts welcome

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by Rich Demler on Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:59 pm

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Thanks for the feedback Wayne. I used a Coolpix 5400, with a Tetra housing, both of which I rented.
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by Bob Ettinger on Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:30 pm

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Rich,

Nice interaction between the mother and calf. Well done.

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by Juli Wilcox on Sat Feb 14, 2004 11:19 pm

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An incredible image: the behavior, the colors, the sharpness all UW. Unbellievable to me.

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by stevebein on Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:46 am

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Superb!

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by Rozuki on Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:23 pm

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Richard,

Excellent capture! One more amazing thing we got to see during the workshop....it was pleasure to meet you and I think I see a scuba tank on your back in the future!