During yesterday’s swim, my wife and I saw five Spotted Eagle Rays. These three (photo below) were the first of them. One swept around and kept going, but two of them came straight on and passed close by. Then they turned around and came back again. They went back and forth for a while before finally heading out after the other one.
Shortly after this, we saw a fourth one apparently following after the others, and a couple of minutes later, a fifth one appeared and zipped by in the same direction. All five were of a similar size and probably juveniles.
A swim is generally a good way to start the day, but an encounter like this makes it even better.
Graham's Island 
What a superlative experience. Your lovely photos really capture that sense that they are ‘flying’ rather than swimming.
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It was a great encounter. I’ve had several good swims lately, though not always successful photographically.
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Wonderful shots of the underwater world, Graham! They rays sure seemed curious!
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Thanks Terri. These were juveniles and they tend to be more curious than the adults who will have seen plenty of swimmers in their time.
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I love the first shot which shows the depth and I feel like I’m there. The captures of the rays are lovely, their wings gracefully swimming.
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I was really happy with that first shot. The water had been hazy that morning, but this area was pretty clear.
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Amazing photos Graham. I love swimming with rays vicariously
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Thanks Brian. It’s fun to have a little swim with them.
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Incredible!
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Absolutely stunning pictures! I love rays but have never had the chance to swim with them.
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I don’t see them a lot, but they’re about and it’s great to see them, especially when they’re curious.
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