Cownose ray by goodoleboy
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Description
aka, Rhinoptera steindachneri, captured 6/21/11, on my second visit to the beautiful Aquarium of the Pacific, in beautiful Long Beach, California.
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The animal shown cavorting merrily about within the Tropical Reef exhibit before it decides to settle down and take a snooze in photo #5.
The cownose ray is a species of eagle ray found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England, USA to southern Brazil. It is the most common type of ray found in the Chesapeake Bay, USA, where sport fishermen find the species a nuisance. Cownose rays grow rapidly, and male rays often reach about 35 inches (89 cm) in width and weigh 26 pounds (12 kg). Females typically reach 28 inches (71 cm) in width and weigh 36 pounds (16 kg).
Source: Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
Only contrast and lighting manipulation were used in the postwork process. No fancy filters were used to digifiddle the water.
Totziens, thankx for stopping by, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (13)
morningglory
Nice shots in this collage of the Rays. The water looks great. You can really see how it got its' name in 1st two pics.
Lashia
Wow what an intense animal! Great shot- thanks for sharing! :)
Selina Photography™
5391151
Very cool.
magnus073
These are some amazing captures Harry, you did a splendid job as always
npauling
Super captures and I love the water in photo4, it looks wonderful. He is a beautiful ray and I like the number 5 capture as I can see all his detail so clearly.
MrsRatbag
Wow, what a wonderful assortment of views; such a strange and beautiful creature! Excellent work, Harry!
Feliciti
wow what a fascinating animal !! great captured too !!great details of this into the 2nd picture!!
durleybeachbum
So cute! I love these animals.
debbielove
Impressive! Has to be said.. Fave shot is the second, even though on the small side, it has a certain 'look' to it! Mighty fine work Harry, well done.. Rob
bmac62
A fascinating critter...well named too. Thanks for the info.
tennesseecowgirl
Looks like he was smiling for you... :)
danapommet
This is a fantastic series of shot in the collage Harry. I like #2 - coming at you. Dana
Rainastorm
Oh gosh what a super cool capture on this guy...would be real cool to visit Id say