Rio Negro's Amazons

Hi everyone,

I came back from Brazil and had the chance to get some shots of the "boto" Amazona's pink dolphin.

I will soon post the story, but here's a first picture.

Michel

Wow! Congrats.

Freshwater fauna it's something I'd like to shoot, but I never though in Rio Negro as a destination... thanks for the suggestion!

Amazing subject!! I'll wait for the history.

I saw them in Ecuador flooded jungle but they never came near of the canoe.

Very cool image, thanks for sharing

JA

Awesome shot! Wayting to see more and read the report!

Thank you for your kind words.

It's actually not a diving destination, no dive clubs in the Amazons, but there are some good places for snorkeling.

Report and pictures are online, here: http://www.seayoo.com/articles/8829/The_Ri..._s_Amazons.html

Enjoy,

Michel

Looks like you had yourself quite the experience! Very cool shots, Michel!

Hi Michel

How was the vis with the tannins in the water?

Mike

Hi Michel

How was the vis with the tannins in the water?

Mike

Hello Mike,

As you can see on the pictures, the visibility was not as clear as it is in the Red Sea.

It was an interesting experience though. The water was warm.

It was not easy to take pictures because of the visibility and the dolphins speed, but I really enjoyed to swim with these magnificient creatures.

Cheers,

Michel

What a great find. Sad that these amazing creatures are on the decline.

great report Michel, thanks so much for writing it up

Hi everyone,

 

I came back from Brazil and had the chance to get some shots of the "boto" Amazona's pink dolphin.

I will soon post the story, but here's a first picture.

 

Michel

Hi Michel , nice photos ! I'm heading to Brazil for work and would take the opportunity to take UW picts of the boto . May I ask you which was your set up ? Which lens did you have used and any filters (?) id you have used strobes? ? Ay tips more than welcome . thanks , maLUCo

What amazing creatures- and lovely shot

Thanks for sharing and showing..

That is an incredible shot........

Fabulous to see the Boto in its habitat. Awesome creatures. Let's hope that they won't go the way of the Baiji. Photos like yours, Michel, will go a long way to ensuring this does not happen. Thanks for sharing.

Eleanor