Thanks Jenny! I swam with stingrays in Bora Bora but none were as large as the ones I’ve seen here. Now, if I could just see one of your elusive blue penguins, my trip to New Zealand would be complete 🙂
You are very kind as always! The kid is feeding the stingray. I took that on Pier Z in Gulf Harbor where we are currently docked. The kid seemed completely at ease with the stingray (which I have since learned is nicknamed Bruno)! And I am definitely a lucky girl 🙂
great capture = and I wonder what that feels like – I have felt sharks before – and other sea creatures – but never a ray – and the color of the water with the nice splash adds to the energy – brave kid for sure (and hope you get to see the blue penguin!!)
<3
yes indeed – maybe he will go into marina biology – I just watched a documentary (well half of it) about some concerned divers who are removing old fishing nets format he reefs – and I had no idea the nets were such a problem – I knew trash and some plastics – but I guess this lost nets wreak havoc.
Definitely a problem! Glad to know that this documentary is raising awareness of the good work being done by the divers. Do you remember the name of the documentary? Would love to see it.
I LOVE that ‘Bruno’ (I understand from the Gulf Harbor locals that is the stingray’s nickname) made you think of the very awesome Jeremy Wade and his Monsters. I will pass along your compliment to ‘Bruno’ next time I see him swimming around the docks! I think he will be very pleased.
Oh my gosh! what a great picture Lisa and I can just see a certain little dog bobbing around trying to figure out what that *thing* is and can he play with it 😮
Am glad he liked it Diana! Stingrays typically only ‘sting’ when they feel threatened. This little boy seems to have a great friendship with ‘Bruno’, one of the two stingrays that live in the marina. It was lovely to watch the two of them together.
desleyjane March 27, 2015
Awesome catch there Lisa! Fab!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you for saying so Desleyjane! Greatly appreciated.
Jim Austin April 10, 2015
Beautiful work!
Lisa Dorenfest April 10, 2015 — Post Author
Wow Jim! Thank you so much! I LOVE your work and am thrilled by your compliment.
Jenny March 27, 2015
OMG! I remember seeing a ray that big in Marsden Cove (Whangarei). Such wonderful creatures & they feel so silky smooth. Great photo!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Thanks Jenny! I swam with stingrays in Bora Bora but none were as large as the ones I’ve seen here. Now, if I could just see one of your elusive blue penguins, my trip to New Zealand would be complete 🙂
thepetalpusher March 28, 2015
exciting for him
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
The little boy and the stingray really seemed to bond. Perhaps I was viewing the moment in the early life of a future ‘Jacques Cousteau’
Maria Johnson March 28, 2015
that’s amazing!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Maria – it was an impressive moment to see!
badfish March 28, 2015
Great shot. Just what is that kid doing? Is that in a pool, or pierside? Kid’s got guts. You got luck!!!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
You are very kind as always! The kid is feeding the stingray. I took that on Pier Z in Gulf Harbor where we are currently docked. The kid seemed completely at ease with the stingray (which I have since learned is nicknamed Bruno)! And I am definitely a lucky girl 🙂
badfish March 29, 2015
Gulf Harbor…NZ? Ms. Luck
Lisa Dorenfest March 29, 2015 — Post Author
🙂 Yes sir Mr Bad(ass)fish.
badfish March 30, 2015
Right…anything but “cute” as Chrysler says
badfish March 30, 2015
I want to know more about that kid’s relationship with Bruno!!
Lisa Dorenfest March 30, 2015 — Post Author
One of mutual respect and love :-).
badfish March 31, 2015
Well, it definitely looks like that! This is the kind of thing that should be on the news, instead of …well, what is, usually.
Lisa Dorenfest March 31, 2015 — Post Author
Totally agree 🙂
yprior1 March 28, 2015
great capture = and I wonder what that feels like – I have felt sharks before – and other sea creatures – but never a ray – and the color of the water with the nice splash adds to the energy – brave kid for sure (and hope you get to see the blue penguin!!)
<3
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you for your lovely compliment Yvette! That kid was definitely brave but also seemed to have simpatico with the stingray.
yprior1 March 29, 2015
yes indeed – maybe he will go into marina biology – I just watched a documentary (well half of it) about some concerned divers who are removing old fishing nets format he reefs – and I had no idea the nets were such a problem – I knew trash and some plastics – but I guess this lost nets wreak havoc.
Lisa Dorenfest March 30, 2015 — Post Author
Definitely a problem! Glad to know that this documentary is raising awareness of the good work being done by the divers. Do you remember the name of the documentary? Would love to see it.
yprior1 March 30, 2015
I will go and peek at the deleted files to see if I can see it. 🙂
kirsten March 28, 2015
WOW! Great shot of the stingray and boy – you captured the moment wonderfully!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Well you are lovely to say so Kirsten! Greatly appreciate your compliment!
Janice March 28, 2015
Lovely shot of something ephemeral! think of you often, my friend, and hope you are well. Wish we could sit down and chat over a glass of wine!
Lisa Dorenfest March 28, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Janice! Would LOVE to be sharing a glass of wine and a chat with you right now!
restlessjo March 29, 2015
Goodness, what an amazing shot, Lisa 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest March 29, 2015 — Post Author
Well thank you Jo! It is so much fun to be in the right place at the right time.
themofman March 29, 2015
That’s a HUGE ray! It’s like one of the monsters caught by Jeremy Wade.
Lisa Dorenfest March 30, 2015 — Post Author
I LOVE that ‘Bruno’ (I understand from the Gulf Harbor locals that is the stingray’s nickname) made you think of the very awesome Jeremy Wade and his Monsters. I will pass along your compliment to ‘Bruno’ next time I see him swimming around the docks! I think he will be very pleased.
littledogslaughed March 30, 2015
Oh my gosh! what a great picture Lisa and I can just see a certain little dog bobbing around trying to figure out what that *thing* is and can he play with it 😮
Lisa Dorenfest March 31, 2015 — Post Author
Thank you Meg. It is what a life at sea has on offer. Tell Captain Hubble to grab his Pirate Cap and come join us.
PS – I so hope that Little Dogs Laughed Book and Lunch Club does an Easter Story!
Holistic Wayfarer April 1, 2015
My boy enjoyed this. He asked why you didn’t get stung. =)
Lisa Dorenfest April 1, 2015 — Post Author
Am glad he liked it Diana! Stingrays typically only ‘sting’ when they feel threatened. This little boy seems to have a great friendship with ‘Bruno’, one of the two stingrays that live in the marina. It was lovely to watch the two of them together.
Holistic Wayfarer April 2, 2015
Told him. =) Thanks.
blueribbonfair April 1, 2015
Wow, that is one of the coolest things I have seen.
Lisa Dorenfest April 1, 2015 — Post Author
Well thank you Kalyen! Pleased to hear you think so!
blueribbonfair April 1, 2015
You are so welcome.
rosemaylily2014 April 4, 2015
Amazing photo Lisa what a wonderful moment to capture!
Lisa Dorenfest April 4, 2015 — Post Author
You are lovely to say so Rosemary! I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time!
Faraday's Candle April 8, 2015
Amazingly timely photo!
Lisa Dorenfest April 8, 2015 — Post Author
It is such a treat to be at the right place at the right time 🙂