The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by K3Master:
Pugsy tugged on his mother's arm. "Come on mom! They're going to start without us! Hurry!"

It was Pugsy's first day at school today, and he was anxious to get there. His best friend, Spotty, was going to be in his class, and he just couldn't wait! There'd be games, and snacks, and he wanted to meet his teacher, and why wouldn't his mother hurry UP?

He tugged her arm harder, pulling as hard as his tail could push, straining to be on their way.

Pugsy's mother smiled. She was happy to see her little boy so excited, but this was also a sad day for her. She'd gotten used to having him around all the time, and the equal parts wishing for free time again and not wanting her baby to leave her side fought within her. So she plodded on, being content to take it slowly and get there when they got there, before she watched her baby grow up before her very eyes and let him go off on his own. Even if only for a couple of hours.

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by LadyK:
this could be a poster, its beautiful! the sun rays, the positioning of the animals. very very beautiful-9

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by smudgeSMJ:
I LOVE manatees! This is a great shot too, The other fish in the back, the lighting is perfect, would love to hear the story behind getting this shot!

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by ThingFish:
Extraordinary. Lovely color and clarity. 9

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by CassieDoodle:
oh god, this is gorgeous. it made me say "wow!"

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by bobonacus:
Great clear shot for shooting through water, interesting animals

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by MaryO:
Lovely image with the baby keeping close to mom.

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by Starbanana:
I love Manatees and this is a lovely picture. Real sense of peace and slowness about it

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by Lydia:
Well done. A bit of noise reduction for the noise in the water and this would be perfect, I think. (not voting yet)

The Florida Manatee
by Marc923

Comment by CorySmith:
this is the prettiest picture of a manatee ive ever seen, awesome!