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This calf is more than a little curious and doesn't hesitate to leave mom's side and come right up to the lens.
Of course, as a guest in their world, it's up to you to give them plenty of space and make sure you don't interfere.
Hunter Spring Park
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
Citrus County, Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
While the rest of the manatee have headed out into the St. John's, or ventured into the Gulf by now, this Cow and Calf have returned to the shelter of the spring run.
I don't really speak manatee squeak, but I figure mom is saying:
"Now that's your sit-on-top tandem kayak up there, you don't really have to worry about those... they make a little splash when those goofy looking things paddle them around."
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
A large specimen caught in the open pauses for a few shots, before retreating into the shelter of a nearby fallen tree.
Cypress Springs
Holmes Creek Paddling Trail
Choctawhatchee River Wildlife Management Area
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Washington County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
Of course, one or two Longnoses just have to be different and want to face downstream; it takes all kinds to make a world.
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Volvo B9R/Caetano Levante.
As far as i can gather four operators have taken a share of the NX561 workings from Yourbus. Selwyns, Parks(Rochdale) and Epsoms. EP01 is seen at Bradford Interchange. Ready to work back to London on the NX561 1610 departure from Bradford.
2 June 15
While i can't say much for the visibility, I can certainly attest to the fact that there is plenty for this heron to eat, just under the surface.
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
St. Andrews State Park
West Jetty- Gulf of Mexico
Panama City Beach,
Bay County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
If you approach these bruisers just right, they'll come out for a look.
They seem to lose interest easily, but for a few seconds, you can get up close and personal.
Bowfin
Amia calva
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
This calf is big enough to venture a little way from it's mother, and is inquisitive and learning how to fend for itself, but it still spends most of the time in her shadow.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
During manatee season, which lasts from sometime in November until March or April, the sanctuary of Blue Springs is strictly off limits.
This year, according to Save the Manatee, the last sightings in the spring run were around 28 March.
Blue Springs has been open since, but doesn't allow any swimming when manatees are present.
Luckily, the run is open for canoes and kayaks in the mornings, and we had set out to explore the run, from above and below.
We spotted this mom and calf towards the middle of the run first thing in the morning.
I think these turned out pretty good considering how I got them, hanging the camera over the side.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Lens: Olympus Micro Zuiko Digital 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6
Camera: Olympus E-PL1
Housing: Olympus PT-EP01
Strobe: Olympus UFL-2
Sync Cord: Olympus PTCB-E02
Strobist Info:1/60s ƒ/4 ISO 200 at 9 mm
Strobe: FP-TTL via Olympus RC w/ fiber optic sync
Bracket: Ultralight Tray, Handle & Arms check www.ulcs.com
Ultralight Control System components used were:
1 TR-D
1 TR-DUPL
2 A-CH
2 DB-05
2 SBSS-5
4 AC-CS
© 2015 Brendan James Photography www.picsporadic.com
Date Taken: 03/15/2016
Camera: Panasonic DMC-G7
Location: Unnamed Road, Guatemala
It's slim pickings for this manatee mama and calf in the spring run, but it does offer some shelter, and the temperature is a constant 73 degrees.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
6 May 2016
Operator: Epsom Coaches
Fleet Number: EP01
Registration: FJ11GLF
Body/Chassis: Volvo B9R Caetano Levante
Chassis No: YV3S5P72XBA148469
Seating: C49Flt
New: June 2011
Ex: --
Livery: Epsom Coaches
Date: Saturday 29th April 2017
Location: Leeds Bus Station
Route: 561 (National Express)
This accomplished freediver has got the technique down pat; first it pokes it's head under to scout out each dive, then it shoots below the surface and goes in to make a grab.
The element of surprise is usually in it's favor.
I've seen a few do their thing nearby, and not seem to mind me, but this particular Cormorant would approach directly and swim right alongside, and then dive right in front of me.
It was still quite a challenge to catch, because it appears and passes by so fast.
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest
Lake County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
With so many gar congregating here, you couldn't swing a dead cat in here, and not bump into one...
If for some reason, you had a dead cat, and needed to prove or disprove the old saying. I'm not sure you can even swing a cat underwater, for what it's worth.
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
With a rambunctious calf in tow, this Manatee mother has got her flippers full, and needs all the energy she can get.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Weeki Wachee River
Hernando County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
People go up and down the Blue Springs run on a daily basis, right through the main area that these gar tend to congregate.
They tend to stay just out of reach, but as more and more boaters and floaters splash through, these Longnoses get less and less wary of the stealthy, and will hover near and pass right by.
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
The sailor uniform I bought a week or two ago finally arrived and right away I decided to take pictures hehee.
full story:
Sugimoto (played by Nabi) is the class president. Upon seeing her tardy classmate Sawada (played by Sen) she decides to wake him up in place of their homeroom teacher during break.
or the full story on: [DOA]
It's a great perch, with a spectacular view, but there's not much privacy for a quick respite.
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest
Lake County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
It's not a space station either.
You can just barely see the calf on the lower right as mom comes up for air.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
When you've got to eat so much vegetation just to get by every day, you can barely stop chewing to catch a breath.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Weeki Wachee River
Hernando County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
After a few successful dives, this hunter hangs out near the bank to warm up, preen, and dry off.
It was equally at ease resting on this tree limb as it was around us in the water, and even took a little nap for several minutes right above us.
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest
Lake County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
On prior attempts, the water clarity just wasn't cooperative, but I finally got the chance to get a decent look around in fair conditions in September 2017.
A large school of Spadefish circles and weaves through the reef site, and now that the sanctuary has added about 60 more reef units, they've got an even bigger territory to share with the other species that frequent here.
The reef units are spread out over an expanse of several hundred yards, within easy reach from the beach, and the clarity is fair to good when conditions are favorable.
Atlantic Spadefish
Navarre Beach Marine Park
Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary
Gulf of Mexico Reef Site
Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
This calf isn't exactly coming and going like the wind yet, but it's getting there.
I think these turned out pretty well, considering I got them hanging the camera over the side of the kayak.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
A bruiser Bowfin takes a big breath after coming out of hiding before making a few passes at some odd looking visitors.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
Don't look at me, I didn't come up with the name...
These wrasse are certainly plentiful around the rocks and in the channel, but they dart about and move so quickly, it's a real challenge to get a decent shot.
I don't know what the name refers to, but they sure are hard to catch in a frame.
Slippery Dick Wrasse
Halichoeres bivittatus
St. Andrews State Park
West Jetty- St. Andrews Bay Kiddie Pool
Panama City Beach,
Bay County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
Maybe this calf is just seeing what mom is munching, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was asking what those goofy looking creatures up there are doing.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
After sifting through the algae blanket for breakfast, a medium sized Bowfin is off to find something else to do with it's day.
Florida Bowfin (Amia calva)
Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Ocala National Forest
Lake County Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
This might be the last of the Grass Carp that frequents the Gainer Springs group.
While this behemoth doesn't have to worry about predators of any kind, it looks like old age is taking it's toll, and it can barely see, even in crystal clear water
Luckily, I was able to take evasive action, and still fire off a few shots... before it finally recognized me and bolted.
Grass Carp
Ctenopharyngodon idella
McCormick Springs
Econfina Creek Water Management Area
Northwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMD
Bay County, Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Despite her size, this Manatee mom moves with surprising grace; with a just a flick of the tail.
Florida Manatee
Trichechus manatus latirostris
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
I can't imagine there is a bigger Snapper in residence around the head springs, and this behemoth couldn't have been calmer; while it didn't venture out too far, it didn't seem to mind the light in it's face, didn't stir up the bottom, and stayed perfectly still for several minutes at a time.
Florida Common Snapping Turtle
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
One of the things I like best about Bowfin, especially the big ones, is that if you approach them just right, they'll come right out at you.
They get bored after a few seconds, but it's a chance to get head to head for a moment when they get up close.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
It's bad enough they don't help in the propulsion department, but I also imagine when they move around, it throws off the turtle’s balance.
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
Navarre Beach Marine Park
Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary
Gulf of Mexico Reef Site
Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
"Look Mom, Mom, are you watching? Look, I'm a fish!"
During manatee season, which lasts from sometime in November until March or April, the sanctuary of Blue Springs Run is strictly off limits.
This year, according to Save the Manatee, the last sightings in the spring run were around 28 March.
Blue Springs has been open since, but doesn't allow any swimming when manatees are present.
Luckily, the run is open for canoes and kayaks in the mornings, and we had set out to explore the run, from above and below.
We spotted this mom and calf towards the middle of the run first thing in the morning.
Considering I got these shots from the boat, and the clarity wasn't that great, I'm certainly not complaining.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
One of the larger gar hanging around the rim at the head spring seems a little worried that it might need to floss.
First thing in the morning, you can usually find a small pack around the head spring, but as soon as people start making a bunch of racket, they slip down the run to join the others.
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
"Hey Ma, get me, I'm a sucker mouth catfish..."
While mom takes a little breather on the bottom, the calf is mastering algae grazing and Hypostomus impressions.
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Don't worry, those minnows have nothing to worry about.
Florida Common Snapping Turtle
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
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While this beast didn't seem interested in coming out to play, it didn't mind hanging out for a little while, even with the pesky light invading it's hiding spot.
Florida Common Snapping Turtle
Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland Florida
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
Hunting along the jetty, this Great Blue Heron pauses to gaze out into the distance and contemplate it's place in the universe.
Either that, or it's just waiting for me to go away.
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
St. Andrews State Park
West Jetty- Gulf of Mexico
Panama City Beach,
Bay County, Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
Looks like the little one is still getting the hang of it, stirring up the bottom, while much bigger mom glides by without a trace.
Florida Manatee
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
Of course it's common to see baby and small fish school in groups for safety, but for some reason, these gar also stick together. Not only do they congregate in a certain area in the run, they huddle closely at times and move around in large groups.
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear
The water clarity at this end of the spring run isn't the best to begin with, and on a busy day, it doesn't take long for tubers, waders, and assorted splashers to muck it all up.
Normally, the canopy in this section casts sunbeams down into the water, and there are usually big blotches from the dappled light.
With hundreds of gar all around, not to mention some bruisers, I'm not complaining though...
Longnose Gar
Lepisosteus osseus
Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, Volusia County Florida, USA
Olympus OM-D E-M5
14-42mm II Lens
PT-EP08 Underwater Housing,
PPO-EP01 Lens Port
& 14-42mm Zoom Gear