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02-11-2009, 02:44 AM
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Wild Manatee Kiss
Not really a pet, but...there didn't seem to be anywhere else more appropriate for this post:
Right now, there are a number of Florida Manatees (a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee) taking refuge from colder winter waters at Blue Spring State Park near Orange City, Florida. This particular individual was very close to a landing where folks usually head out into the water to swim (no swimming is allowed while manatees are present in winter time). As it surfaced to take a breath, I got this nice shot of its whiskery, ugly-but-cute face.
Canon Digital Rebel XTi, 1/100s, f5.0, EF 70-300mm IS lens, polarizing filter to mute the water reflections.
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02-11-2009, 07:42 AM
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Great pic! These creatures are just amazingly gentle and trusting. I love them. My uncle, Gus looked just like them.  |
02-11-2009, 08:53 AM
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Thanks Prem,
I love manatees, they're such gentle giants 
Being in Spring Hill, I'm rather close to Crystal River where lots and lots of them make their home. We go on a river tour at least once a year and get to see lots of them |
02-11-2009, 09:04 AM
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It's soooooo cute .. I love these little buggers
Sandy .. you need to post a photo of your Uncle Gus 
I'd love to see him  |
02-12-2009, 07:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorothy
Sandy .. you need to post a photo of your Uncle Gus
I'd love to see him |
Next time I look through all the family pics, Dorothy....absolutely!  |
02-12-2009, 05:38 PM
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Awe, that manatee is so cute with only it's big nose sticking out of the water! They are such wonderful creatures. One of my friends has been obsessed with them for years. She has some really great pics of them as well.
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02-12-2009, 07:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandy4453
Next time I look through all the family pics, Dorothy....absolutely! |
I wait with bated breath ..
Jacky - You lucky girl you! 
I would love to not just see but touch one even swim with one  ... yeah I know .. dream on 
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02-11-2009, 10:18 AM
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Aweeee he is adorable I think sometimes the uglier they are the cuter they are in the animal world, What a darling I would love to come over there and see them for myself, maybe one day when I finally get over to see my friends in Florida I can go get a kiss off a manatee
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02-11-2009, 11:05 AM
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How sweet!!! This is a great picture, I've never seen one of these in person but I'd love to!!
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02-12-2009, 12:40 AM
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He's adorable!!! And you really got a great picture of him.
Thanks a bunch for sharing with us!
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