Giant
by Aaron Whittemore
Title
Giant
Artist
Aaron Whittemore
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Images
Description
The Giant Pacific Manta can grow to 22 feet in width, and weigh 3000 pounds. Yet despite their enormity, Mantas are relatively harmless to Humans. Mantas are plankton feeders and have no stinging barb on the tail. The Diver/Photographer is my daughter Sarah Hochstatter. Photo taken in the Socorro islands of Mexico.
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March 19th, 2014
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Comments (18)
Byron Varvarigos
Congrats on this awesome image, Aaron! Interesting markings on these guys! LF
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Thanks, Byron. The markings are unique to each animal. I appreciate your great comments.
Mr Bennett Kent
Another stunnign shot on this fascinating underwater series, Aaron. What an incredible experience this must have been. Wonderful stuff....L/F/Tweet
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Indeed it was an experience to remember, Bennett. I am so glad you enjoyed the image. Thank you.
Deyanira Harris
Wow your daughter is so amazing like her father Aaron, spectacular!!! lfv
Aaron Whittemore replied:
She is significantly more amazing than I am in most respects. Thank you for the kind words, Deyanira.
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Unbelievable - so BIG!!! Your daughter is a brave lady! :) fv
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Thank you very much for your enthusiastic reaction, Darlene. Yes, I am very proud of her.
Fiona Kennard
WOW!!!!! What an amazing capture! I can't get over how BIG it is! Another outstand shot, Aaron! l/f
Jeff Folger
Aaron, you must be part fish or spend so much time underwater that by the end of the day you are waterlogged :-) another great image, thanks for sharing
Aaron Whittemore replied:
I have always been more comfortable with wild life, than street life, if you know what I mean. Thanks for the great comments and support, Jef.
Deb Halloran
Wow!!! What a fantastic capture, Aaron! It is nice having your daughter in this image to give some scale to the actual size of this Giant Pacific Manta. As always, nicely done! v/f
Aaron Whittemore replied:
Actually Deb, I treasure the memory of the precious time spent with my daughter much more than any photos I took that day or any other day. That said I am very grateful for your support and wonderful compliments. Thank you.