Mobulas and Mantas

[J.R.]

Two words...

OH...
WOW...

 

[parabolic]

More great stuff !!!

A couple of questions - what was the viz (it looks great, but a WA lens gives a false impression) and which camera / lens ?

Thanks AndyT. Visibility was very good in both locations, probably around 100 ft each. The mobula images at Cocos were made with a Nikonos RS, 28mm lens, Velvia. The manta images at San Benedicto were made with the RS and the 13mm lens, Velvia. ++Ken++

 

[AndyT]

Thanks - I'm off to the land of Mantas and Whalesharks soon, I only have my 7070 plus the Oly WA ( WCON 07C) in an Athena dome. I know the viz will be around 40 to 50 foot, just trying to get a feel of what I will be able to do.

 

[Tassie_Rohan]

Great shots Ken!

Anyone know if Mobulas are found in the Pacific or SE asia, and if so where?

Cheers,
Rohan.

 

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Thanks Tassie. Mobulas are certainly found in the eastern Pacific, I have seen them in the Sea of Cortez (Mexico), Cocos Island in Costa Rica, and the Galapagos Islands. Don't know how far west they range. ++Ken++

 

[crazyTomato]

Mobula:

This is truly a spectacular shot!! It's National Geographic level quality. I just love this photo!!!!!!! All the shades of blues in this....wow.

Oh, and your first hammerhead photo in the other thread is terrific as well.