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Published: 2009-01-31 19:05:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 10896; Favourites: 527; Downloads: 1667
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A West Indian Manatee photographed in a crystal clear Florida spring. They come to the springs for the warmth (72F water). The water might feel warm at first, but after 4-5 hours my body was shivering so much it was hard to take photographs. I only managed a couple images with water this clear because there are so many large "Snorkel with Manatee" tours that dump 40-50 inexperienced swimmers into the water so they can stir things up and harass these endangered species. Not everyone bothers the manatee, but I witnessed more than enough harassing from swimmers who were probably not properly trained by the tour guides. Regardless it was amazing to be in the water with these gentle marine creatures.Related content
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Perhaps you could change the name to "Traffic Jam"
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one of my favoites animals so cuuuteΒ Β Β
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I freaking LOVE these animals, my absolute favourite ;...; some people just don't understand how cute they are Q__Q omfgIthinkImdyinghere!
sorry
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can I please put this amazing picture in my poll? (People don't know what a manatee is ._.)
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Wow! What did you do to waterproof your camera?
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i love this! their my favorite animal :] such a beautiful picture
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Love them too, nice picture with the reflection
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this image has been featured in my latest "Light" Feature and can be found in my latest journal and the following news article link: [link]
Hope you like it
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This piece has been featured here: [link]
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as part of manatee awareness month, this image has been featured here: [link]
Hope you like it
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November is Manatee Awareness Month, and in honor of this event, I was wondering you you wouldn't mind my adding this to a news article I want to make at the beginning of the month? Hope to hear from you soon regarding this question
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Sure, you have my permission to use this image for a news article on deviantART. A link back to the image would be much appreciated. Thanks for bringing attention to these wonderful mammals!
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k, I'll probably have it up and running the first week of November. I'll be sure to send you a link to the news article once it is posted
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You are featured here [link] 
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this image is featured in, "Florida Living", found here: [link]
Hope you like it
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This is a very powerful photograph. I saddens me how many people can disrespect such beautiful life.
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You have perfectly captured the peaceful serene nature of the manatee.
Beautiful shot!
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Lovely picture of my fav animal, lucky you had the chance , but nevertheless good shot!
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Hello
You have been featured in my journal [link]
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Do you mind sharing which spring you went to? I've gone to Crystal River twice now, and the water is murky to begin with. Not to mention all the people swimming with fins that kick up a bunch of the sand...
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This is Three Sisters Spring...it's also incredibly popular (overpopular actually) and after two days in the water I only have a handful of images with water clarity like I had hoped. The tour groups dump 20-30 people in the water as soon as the sun rises and they come and go basically all day. It would be perfect photography conditions otherwise.
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i love manatees. graceful and gentle and ancient..
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MANATEE!!!! I love these guys so much.....My family and I have gone to Florida for Christmas a couple of times so we could go swimming with them. We're very careful around them, though, so don't worry! ^_^ They liked to come up to the boat to get belly rubs.
This would make a really great poster.
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Sorry I hit the wrong link. No print request, but a fave for sure!
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Was suggested I turn this into a news article so its here too [link]
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I feature this wonderful work in my journal. [link]
Hope that is okay with you. If you don't want it there please inform me and I will remove it immediately. Bye Sunny
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You are sooooooo lucky to have a chance to dive with it and take such a clear picture! SUPERB!
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Underwater using a borrowed camera housing.
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Well is certainly is spectacular! 
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