March 18, 2009

Funny face

Manila Ocean Park's underwater tunnel is quite short compared to those of other oceanariums around the world. It is only 25 meters (82 feet) in length. But for Filipinos like me who will never be able to scuba dive for one reason or another, it is still a real treat. It was awesome to just stand there and watch all the fish swimming around and above you. It was the first time I saw the underside of a stingray, with its mouth and gills.

underside of a stingray

Natural or man-made, take a refreshing dip in Watery Wednesday.
Watery Wednesday

32 comments:

  1. OlivierMarch 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    en effet on dirait qu'elle rigole (un beau smiley). belle photo de cette raie
    in effect they would say that she has fun (a smiley nice). nice photograph of this stingray

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  2. TaraMarch 18, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Yay! That stingray...Hoping to visit ocean park sometime.

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  3. dianasfaria.comMarch 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    & this provides the perfect photo opportunity too!

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  4. UnknownMarch 18, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    They look so funny seen from below! :-)

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  5. VPMarch 18, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    It is really funny... behind a glass!
    I'd like to take a few shot at the Ocean Park.

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  6. LoisMarch 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Hilda, you really got a good picture of him from underneath! That is fascinating!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    They make a good model; they're cute. I bet the ocean park is full to the rafters every single day.

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  8. lunarossaMarch 19, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    I think it looks almost human...Definetely not as dangerous as it is. Lovely shot. Ciao. A.

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  9. JonJon RosaleenMarch 19, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    It's nice! Thanks for sharing. Not everyone would have the opportunity to have a closer look like this one.
    Have a wonderful day!!

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  10. LowellMarch 19, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    That's a big 'un. My son caught one once (not this big) off Florida. I don't think they'll bother you but you have to be careful you don't step on one.

    Of course, if you step on me, I'm going to be a little unhappy, too.

    Nice shot, Hilda!

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  11. Lisa WilsonMarch 19, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    Great shot! Looks like a ton of fun.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    That's a fantastic photo. I think rays are such weird-looking things.

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  13. Cezar and LéiaMarch 19, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    wow It is immense!I think I will be afraid of so near of the glass!
    Great Watery Wednesday!
    :-) Léia

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  14. BergsonMarch 19, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    she laughs, but not me if I had to swim later

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  15. Tink *~*~*March 19, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen the underside of a stingray, either. Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Wednesday,
    Tink *~*~*

    Now Playing at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* :
    Sanibel Island beach birds

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  16. Stefan JanssonMarch 19, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    wow,looks like 25 meter is enough to get some cool shots!

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  17. marleyMarch 19, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I like these underwater tunnels, they give a great view of the fish - as you show!

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  18. DMarch 19, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Okay, that's just cool! But...he looks a little sad, doesn't he? Like he's frowning? Maybe he's just concentrating.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 19, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Nice photo! I have seen them in captivity but never photographed any.

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  20. floretaMarch 19, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    cool! without your commentary i thought it was an underwater shot.

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  21. Frankie / NickMarch 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Wonderfully unique!

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  22. SunshineleneMarch 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Great shot! Am sure i would visit this place someday and see this smiling water creature. Can't you see he is smiling at you?

    My entry is of Dakak, hope you can visit here - http://sunshine-photoblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/watery-wednesday-15.html

    Happy WW!

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  23. USelaineMarch 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Rays are truly amazing in their form and movement. Great shot!

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  24. escapeMarch 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    that can be real. as you can see they see people everyday.

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  25. abcMarch 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Awesome shot of an awesome animal!

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  26. Taj_maanMarch 19, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Oh, I am reminded I should visit the beautiful creatures soon!

    Ganda nyan!

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  27.  gmirageMarch 19, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    I have yet to bring the family there...I heard there's a resto that serves fish there Hilda, sounds fishy to me lol...

    Hubby has been scouting for that here and wants to have it at home...

    -Gmirage

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  28. MojoMarch 19, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I need to find a place like this, because I'm pretty sure me and SCUBA wouldn't mix. Plus I don't have any kind of underwater photo gear.

    But this? This would be cool!

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  29. HalcyonMarch 19, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Neat! We got to swim with the rays while in Antigua - it's a very interesting experience.

    PS: Your blog also gave me plenty of topics for conversation with our cruise waiter. He was from the Manilla area and I feel like I sort of know the city through your blog. :)

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  30. valeriaMarch 20, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Funny face!!! IIf I'm not wrong, in Italy this fish is called "Razza".

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  31. GeorgeMarch 20, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    This is great picture! Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  32. KerriMarch 22, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Nice shot! Rays are so graceful swimming through the water.

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