Tag: Ray

A bluespotted stingray glides across the seafloor, with the imposing silhouette of a wreck rising in the background.
A leopard stingray rests on the sandy floor; a diver and remnants of a wreck are visible in the background.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water while a small companion fish swims beside it. The impressive wingspan and the characteristic cephalic fins of the manta are clearly visible as it moves through the open water.
A spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The white underside and the spotted upper side with the long tail are clearly visible.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the deep blue water, using its characteristic cephalic fins to filter plankton. The underside of the manta shows the typical white pattern with dark spots, and a small companion fish is visible in the background.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, its characteristic cephalic fins and the striking dark spots on the underside clearly visible. A smaller fish swimming in the background illustrates the impressive size of the manta.
Bluespotted ribbontail ray on sandy ground, wide-angle from the front. The vivid blue spots stand out from the sandy body. A coral block is visible in the background.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The silhouette of the large ray is perfectly outlined against the radiant blue of the ocean, showing the characteristic shape with spread pectoral fins and long tail.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water, its characteristic white underside and dark wingtips clearly visible. The shot shows the ray in a dynamic swimming motion from below.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with clearly visible gill slits. The view from below emphasises the imposing wingspan and the graceful movement of this gentle ocean giant.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water and is dramatically photographed from below against the bright water surface. The characteristic cephalic fins and imposing wingspan are clearly recognisable while sunbeams shine through the water.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The characteristic white underside with the typical gill slits and the long, whip-like tail are clearly recognisable.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, photographed from below against the water surface. The characteristic gill openings and the imposing wingspan of the pectoral fins are clearly recognisable.
A majestic manta ray swims elegantly through deep blue water.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through deep blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with the distinctive gill slits. The shot from below captures the impressive wingspan and the graceful swimming motion of this gentle giant.
A manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water, the characteristic cephalic fins and the majestic underside with the distinctive gill slits clearly visible. The shot shows the animal in a dynamic pose against the brilliant blue background of the open ocean.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, showing its characteristic white underside with prominent gill slits. The view from below emphasises the impressive size and grace of this planktivore.
A reef manta (Mobula alfredi) feeding on plankton at the water surface during the night. The white underside with gill slits is impressively mirrored in the dark water.
A reef manta (Mobula alfredi) hovers elegantly over a coral reef in the Maldives. The underside with the typical spot pattern and the gill slits are clearly visible, with colourful fish on the reef below.
A reef manta photographed from below, with its individual underside markings of dark spots clearly visible. The cephalic fins are raised; sunlight glows through the turquoise water in the background.
A majestic eagle ray glides elegantly through the blue water, surrounded by a school of smaller fish. The characteristic white gill plates and the long, whip-like tail are clearly visible.
Two reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) swim near the water surface at night, attracted by the plankton in the spotlight. Their reflections on the surface create a fascinating atmosphere.
A reef manta (Mobula alfredi) swims near the water surface at night through plankton-rich water. The gill slits and underside pattern are reflected on the surface.
A spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) swims elegantly through the open blue water. The long whip-like tail and the distinctive body shape are clearly visible.
Eagle ray photographed from below, gliding elegantly through the open blue water. The gill slits and the long tail are clearly visible.
A reef manta (Mobula alfredi) photographed from below in the blue water of the Maldives. The individual underside pattern with dark spots is clearly recognisable.
Two reef mantas photographed from below. The large manta in the foreground displays its individual underside markings with dark spots; a second manta hovers above it. The raised cephalic fins are clearly visible.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a coral reef while sunbeams penetrate the blue water. The characteristic spots on the underside and the spread pectoral fins are clearly visible as the ray swims along the reef in its natural environment.
An elegant spotted eagle ray glides majestically through the clear blue water above a coral reef. The characteristic white spots on the reddish-brown upper side and the long, whip-like tail are clearly recognisable.
Four eagle rays glide in formation over the reef. Their spotted backs and white undersides are impressively captured in the wide-angle shot.
A reef manta glides majestically overhead. The view from below shows the individual underside markings and the gill slits; sunlight breaks through the water surface in the background.
Two reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) feed on plankton at the water surface at night. Their reflections and the plankton shimmering in the light create a magical atmosphere.
A reef manta (Mobula alfredi) glides majestically over a coral reef. The pale underside with the individual spot patterns and the rolled cephalic fin are clearly visible.
An elegant spotted eagle ray glides majestically through the deep blue open water. The characteristic white spots on the dark green upper side and the white underside are clearly visible as the ray hovers through the open water with spread pectoral fins.
A large black-spotted stingray rests on the reef floor while a grey reef shark glides above it. Numerous small reef fish enliven the scene.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with the typical dark spot patterns. The view from below emphasises the imposing wingspan and the graceful swimming style of this peaceful planktivore.
Several reef mantas glide elegantly over a coral reef. Small reef fish and anthias surround the majestic animals, while sunlight penetrates the water in the background.
Two eagle rays glide synchronously through the deep blue water. The view from below shows their distinctive white undersides and the long whip-like tails, while sunlight floods the water from above.
A majestic giant manta glides elegantly through the blue water while a diver in the background illustrates the impressive size of this gentle giant. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the widely spread pectoral fins are clearly visible.
An eagle ray glides elegantly over the sandy seafloor. The characteristic white spots on the brown upper side and the pale underside are clearly visible as the ray moves its long, whip-like tail through the clear blue water.
A manta ray passes over the reef; the underside with its unique spot pattern is clearly visible.
Three spotted eagle rays glide majestically through the blue water, their characteristic white spots clearly visible on the dark upper side. The elegant rays swim in formation, displaying their typical diamond-shaped body form with the long, whip-like tails.
A female diver encounters a large reef manta on the seafloor during a night dive.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the imposing pectoral fins are clearly visible, captured while the animal maintains perfect swimming posture.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a colourful coral reef. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the long, slender tail are clearly visible. Bright sunlight filters through the blue water in the background.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water above a coral reef while a diver observes the impressive encounter. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the vast pectoral fins of the manta are clearly visible.
A large stingray lies at rest on the sandy seafloor, displaying its characteristic dark upper side and the typical long, whip-like tail with a venomous spine.
A majestic manta glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the typical diamond-shaped body outline are clearly visible as the animal spreads its impressive pectoral fins.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly over a vibrant coral landscape while small reef fish swim around it. The characteristic white underside with dark spot patterns is clearly recognisable, and further mantas are visible in the blue water behind.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a coral reef while small cleaner fish work along its underside. Further reef fish are visible in the background, surrounding this impressive cleaning station.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with striking dark spot patterns and gill slits. The frog's-eye perspective emphasises the imposing wingspan and grace of this manta ray in open water.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly over a coral bank in the blue water. The whitish underside with characteristic dark spots and gill slits is clearly visible, while small cleaner fish accompany the manta.
A majestic spotted eagle ray glides elegantly through the blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with the striking white spots on its dark upper side. The ray swims at mid-water depth in open blue water.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly over a colourful coral reef, while in the background the deep blue water and sunbeams form a dramatic backdrop. Small reef fish are visible along the coral slope, including a yellow butterflyfish.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water above a coral reef. The characteristic gill slits on the underside are clearly visible as the animal hovers in perfect posture through its element.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water above a reef, while a diver in the background observes the impressive scene. The characteristic white underside and the graceful movement of the ray are clearly visible.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly over a coral reef while a diver in the background observes the impressive scene. The white underside of the manta is clearly visible with its characteristic gill slits.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water above a coral reef. The characteristic white underside with dark spot patterns is clearly visible as the manta spreads its large pectoral fins.
An impressive school of spotted eagle rays glides majestically through the blue water. The rays are visible in various formations, accompanied by smaller fish that linger nearby.
An impressive group of devil rays glides majestically through deep blue water. The elegant large rays with their characteristic triangular fins swim in formation, displaying their imposing wingspan of several metres.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, displaying its characteristic white underside with the typical dark gill openings and markings. The shot captures the ray from below in a classic wide-angle perspective against the deep blue ocean.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water, photographed from below with sunbeams in the background. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the impressive wingspan are clearly visible.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water. Clearly visible are the characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the typical gill slits that identify the animal as a reef manta.
A majestic eagle ray glides elegantly through the blue water. The animal clearly displays its characteristic diamond-shaped body with the large pectoral fins and long, whip-like tail.
A majestic manta ray, surrounded by further specimens, glides elegantly through the blue water, with the characteristic gill slits on the underside clearly visible. The shot shows the imposing animal from below against the bright surface light, creating an impressive silhouette.
Two majestic manta rays glide elegantly through the blue water while further mantas are visible in the background. The characteristic white undersides with dark spot patterns and the imposing wingspans of the animals are clearly visible.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water while the sun shines from above through the water surface. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside of the manta are clearly recognisable, as are the prominent gill slits.
An impressive group of devil rays glides majestically over the reef, with one large ray dominating the foreground and several others hovering in formation behind. The elegant ocean giants display their characteristic black appearance with the distinctive broad pectoral fins above a coral-covered seafloor.
A majestic reef manta swims elegantly over the sandy seafloor with its mouth wide open while filter-feeding on plankton. The characteristic cephalic fins and the dark upper side with white underside are clearly visible as the animal engages in its typical feeding activity.
Several reef mantas at a cleaning station above a reef. A large dark manta in the foreground with clearly visible underside markings, a second lighter manta in the background. Small reef fish surround the scene.
Two majestic manta rays hover elegantly through the blue water, their characteristic white underside markings clearly visible. The silhouettes of the animals stand out dramatically against the bright sunlight filtering down from the water surface.
A spectacular underwater scene with several majestic manta rays gliding elegantly over a colourful coral reef. In the foreground, a large manta ray with characteristic white underside swims while further mantas are visible in formation in the background.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water, photographed from below with dramatic lighting. The characteristic dark spots on the white underside and the imposing wingspan are clearly recognisable.
Multiple majestic manta rays glide elegantly through the deep blue water. The leading manta displays its characteristic white underside with striking dark spot patterns and horn-like cephalic fins, while a second manta is visible in the background.
A group of manta rays glides majestically through the blue water above a cleaning station on the reef. The large rays display their typical behaviour of being cleaned by small cleaner fish, as they hover elegantly above the coral-covered reef.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the blue water, displaying its characteristic cephalic fins and the typical dark spots on the white underside. The frog's-eye perspective emphasises the imposing size and grace of this ocean giant.
A majestic manta ray glides elegantly through the deep blue water while the sun shines through the sea from above. The characteristic silhouette with the distinctive white spot patterns on the underside is clearly identifiable as a reef manta.