photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
paplvr | profile | all galleries >> manatees >> April 22, 2009 Manatee Encounter tree view | thumbnails | slideshow | map

April 22, 2009 Manatee Encounter

These were taken late morning in the canal behind our winter condo. There was a adult female, two youngersters and a 4th that might have been a older juvenile Manatee. They all had scars from boat props but all seemed healthy and playful.
Mom & Baby Manatees
Mom & Baby Manatees		 Mom Manatee with youngster (Note youngsters nostrils)
Mom Manatee with youngster (Note youngsters nostrils)		 Baby hugging mom & possibly some nursing
Baby hugging mom & possibly some nursing		 Mom & Baby Manatees
Mom & Baby Manatees
Lounging on its back - what a snout, eh?
Lounging on its back - what a snout, eh?		 On the back - Flippers at rest
On the back - Flippers at rest		 Mom (note catch light in the eye!) Lots of boat prop scars
Mom (note catch light in the eye!) Lots of boat prop scars		 Hi there! Lawn clippings for a snack
Hi there! Lawn clippings for a snack
More hugging
More hugging		 Love ya mom
Love ya mom

comment | share
Debbie26-Apr-2009 12:14
This is a sweet gallery Linda. Tugs on the heart strings. Very nicely done with great shots and and story to go with them.
Guest 24-Apr-2009 01:02
A neat series of shots, endearing images.
Ed Duverger23-Apr-2009 20:47
What great catches,thanks for sharing.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo23-Apr-2009 15:44
A delightful gallery of these amazing animals. Very touching!
Bea.23-Apr-2009 11:23
Wow Linda, how wonderful to be able to get such great shots of these creatures. Great work.
Guest 23-Apr-2009 10:57
Loved seeing your manatee shots,as I haven't seen any swimming around for a long time
Ann23-Apr-2009 06:49
How wonderful to be able to photograph these Linda and you have done a brilliant job as well. Excellent series of images.
Barry Ailetcher23-Apr-2009 05:02
Super neat gallery
Ruth Voorhis23-Apr-2009 00:24
Fantastic images, Linda! These captures are amazing.
Guest 23-Apr-2009 00:20
Linda,
Just fabulous, you are so lucky to have them this close.
DB Hans23-Apr-2009 00:10
A great gallery, some very touching images. I really enjoyed these.
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment
click on thumbnails for full image