Here's Eva in the shallow waters off Osprey Rock with ominous black clouds rolling in
Yet again we hit a perfect day even with the thunderclouds hovering over the ocean and creating such colours in the water.
Eva got out of the water as this stingray (see the shadow?) came towards us and if you look carefully on the horizon, a water spout was forming
First we sighted the stingray and Eva quickly got up on her feet as we grabbed cameras. We were busy snapping photos of the ray when we noticed a water spout forming. Water spouts are basically a tornado that forms over water and is only the second one that I’ve ever seen.
Here's a closer view and Wow, look at the water colour due to the dark clouds
Meanwhile, the stingray was still gliding along in the shallows and I managed to get several really good photos.
The stingray was cruising along in the shallow waters by Osprey Rock
The Southern Stingray usually lies hidden under a thin dusting of sand and feeds on crabs, small fish and worms. It does have a long poisonous spine but it usually takes off at the first signs of someone getting nearer.
Look at this beauty!!
I can’t believe that we were so lucky to see and watch two incredible sights and both in one day. I can’t tell you how exciting it is to have such an abundance of subjects to photograph so make sure you have your camera ready at all times. The South West Bluff area and Osprey Rock are both full of interesting sea creatures so take a look once you’re on island.
Marta