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13 Comments |
Whysperings
 
Whysperings March 02, 2016
I absolutely love this.. it made me smile!!!
CWphotos5
 
CWphotos5 April 05, 2016
An image to bring a smile to anyone!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole April 05, 2016
Wonderful capture......it just brings a smile to your face!! A day brightener!!! And congrats on your award!!!! : )
fifer1812 PRO+
 
fifer1812 April 05, 2016
That photo definetly put a smile on my face!
ginnypriestmarsh
 
ginnypriestmarsh April 06, 2016
Candi is an extremely talented photographer & I love her photo books??
EvaBareis
 
EvaBareis April 06, 2016
Just delightful!
sarahallegra
 
sarahallegra April 10, 2016
Aww, they're smiling! :) Great shot, an amazing capture!!
Wildatlanticwanderer
 
Wildatlanticwanderer April 11, 2016
Oh I love this
MarciaPortess
 
MarciaPortess April 11, 2016
Truly outstanding shot! Congratulations!
Pamela-Martin Ultimate
 
Pamela-Martin April 12, 2016
This makes me think of 3 teenagers taking selfies! Too funny, love it! I'm waiting for 2fingers to go up behind the head of the 1st one!
staciephillips
 
staciephillips November 05, 2017
This is so hilarious! Photobomb!
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adavies December 11, 2017
Lol...these guys rock! Awesome capture! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Through the looking Glass challenge:)
https://viewbug.com/challenge/through-the-looking-glass-photo-challenge-by-adavies
hal-e
 
hal-e April 07, 2018
Our Creator has a sense of humor...I love it!!!
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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LA.

Time

This was a day in July at the aquarium. This was actually one of the first photos I took that day.

Lighting

Because I was shooting through the glass at the aquarium, I used no flash. I had to put my lens as close to the glass as possible to keep from getting a glare.

Equipment

This photo was taken with a Canon EOS 5D. Focal length was 35mm. ISO 1600, 1/60, f2.8

Inspiration

I was just spending the day at the aquarium taking photographs. I lucked up and found three sting rays together. And they were right at the glass looking at me and "smiling". It made my day to get this image.

Editing

I just did basic post-processing work in Photoshop like contrast adjustment.

In my camera bag

I have since upgraded to a Canon 5D Mark III which I love! I almost always have that with me or a Canon 7D Mark II. I carry spare batteries and spare camera cards. I have several lenses on hand at all times.

Feedback

When photographing in an aquarium, I recommend not trying to use a flash and put your lens as close to the glass as possible to reduce glare.

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