A Happy Ray by onewing

A Happy Ray

Over the next couple of days I am going to post photos taken at the Solitary Islands Aquarium in Coffs Harbour. It is situated at Southern Cross University's National Marine Science Centre and is a fabulous place to visit.

I was trying to take a photo of a small shark in one of the tanks but this ray kept popping up and smiling at me. It seemed desperate for attention, so I just had to post it on my 365. It will now be world famous, ha ha. Hope you like its smile.

It wasn't easy to get this photo because I had to be quick. I never knew when it was going to pop up.

I tried not to get glare from any of the lights or reflections through the glass either but I think I have just about managed it, even if it isn't the best picture in the world.
Great shot of this big smile.
January 23rd, 2019  
what a lovely face
January 23rd, 2019  
A
Love its expression!
January 23rd, 2019  
Cute!
Last time I was at the London Aquarium there was a big open top tank full of rays that you could pet and feed - they were a very friendly bunch
January 23rd, 2019  
Their faces are so comical ... great shot ...
January 23rd, 2019  
That is hysterical - what a great "face!"
January 23rd, 2019  
A lovely happy smile - obviously wanting attention.
January 23rd, 2019  
Cute! Looks like he has a quiff too πŸ˜‰
January 23rd, 2019  
Sam
Hello Mr Ray! You have a nice smile :)
January 23rd, 2019  
What an unusual perspective Babs, it does look quite pleased to she you:)
January 23rd, 2019  
Aw - makes me smile too !!
January 23rd, 2019  
It does look odd from below!
January 23rd, 2019  
Haha!
January 23rd, 2019  
OMG - adorable!
January 23rd, 2019  
Great capture and timing. You did capture the fun side of her face and she looks very happy having her picture taken.
January 23rd, 2019  
It does look pretty happy :)
January 23rd, 2019  
What a fun capture :)
January 23rd, 2019  
Rays are so lovely. Can't help but smile when ya see one :)
January 23rd, 2019  
oh he is just great!
January 23rd, 2019  
@ludwigsdiana @777margo @blueace @julzmaioro @casablanca @busylady @lyndamcg @gigiflower @pcoulson @beryl @pusspup @angelar @nicolecampbell @sangwann @bella_ss @gilbertwood @paul10 @brennieb Thanks, it really made me smile too. It just kept popping up and looking at me each time it passed.

@4rky We have a shark and ray centre near us that you can get up close and personal with.
January 23rd, 2019  
How fun! Love his β€œface”!
January 23rd, 2019  
Such a cute smile. If course it will be world famous now. I got an email containing "fantastic photos" and I would almost swear one of them was taken by a 365er. If course no credits were given for the photos.
January 23rd, 2019  
Really cool shot, Babs.
January 23rd, 2019  
πŸ˜‚ so funny
January 23rd, 2019  
Love 😍 the smiley face
January 23rd, 2019  
A smile on his face and what looks like waving fingers.
January 23rd, 2019  
He’s lying on his back, hands crossed smiling at you....what a star!
January 23rd, 2019  
How cool
January 23rd, 2019  
Moisturize me!
January 23rd, 2019  
Neat shot
January 23rd, 2019  
made me smile back at him!
January 23rd, 2019  
Looks like he's smiling and clapping, I can see him fitting right in with that baby shark that has a very popular song out.
January 23rd, 2019  
Great shot of the side you seldom see.
January 23rd, 2019  
@henrir @louannwarren @mittens @yorkshirekiwi @carolmw @jacqbb @happypat @Dawn @seattlite @samae @lesip Thanks. He is only quite small, I love watching rays they are so graceful, but this one was quite a comedian. ha ha.

@trinkaholub ha ha, he does look like Cassandra doesn't he.
January 23rd, 2019  
@henrir I am sure he will be happy he is now world famous.

pity they didn't have the names of the photographer on the emailed photos you received. @pyrrhula I think he just wanted to look at the people watching him.
January 24th, 2019  
How cute!
January 24th, 2019  
Yikes, not going to win any beauty contest!
January 24th, 2019  
Awww- he's kind of cute!
January 24th, 2019  
Cute photo!
January 24th, 2019  
This just makes me smile! Great capture!!
January 24th, 2019  
@golftragic His mother probably loves him and he has a lovely smile.

@olivetreeann @loweygrace @luvmynynix He did smile nicely for the camera and he made me smile too.
January 24th, 2019  
I love rays. What a great face.
January 24th, 2019  
He (or she) looks so happy! Like he/she is consciously posing for you!
January 24th, 2019  
Wow... what an interesting creature! Great capture!
January 24th, 2019  
Great.
January 24th, 2019  
I am always amazed at their happy faces. great shot
January 24th, 2019  
@onewing There are three possibilities: Terneuzen, Gent or Antwerp.
January 24th, 2019  
@onewing Ah well, then that's OK.
January 25th, 2019  
Never seen one like this before. Nice capture.
January 25th, 2019  
What's he grinning at?
January 26th, 2019  
@kjarn Me I think, ha ha.
January 26th, 2019  
love the way it looks like they are smiling hahahaha
January 27th, 2019  
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