Up, close and personal vol 5
I took this picture of a manatee ten years ago (geeeeez) at Crystal River. It was for a film about Wildlife and Humans interactions. Three Sisters Spring was still open and the US Wildlife and Fish Service had issued me a permit authorizing me to go down to the bottom in apnea. I guess it's forbidden now and I think Three Sisters is close now to protect the manatees ( who are in danger and adorable by the way).
How I took this photo ? For sure, in holding my breath :-) Panasonic GH5 Olympus 8 mm fisheye 1/60e f5,6 Iso500 Shutter priority Raw Isotta Underwater Housing.
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