Manta Ray dive site delights every diver from beginners to experienced world travellers. Many have seen their first manta rays here and still have their closest encounters. Even though they had the "dive of a lifetime", few managed to find a "living skeleton". Despite their size, manta rays are a tough subject – here are some tips to help you capture impressive shots:-

1. You have to be around. Manta rays feed on plankton-rich waters and it is important to keep them away from you and your location. To do this, you must remain calm and still, increase your buoyancy, and not chase your object. If you want to capture the best photos of manta rays then you can avail the benefits of the best manta ray snorkel Kona & manta ray night swim in Big Island.

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2. You need the right lenses. Unless you want to get a close-up shot of the Manta eyeball, then all the zooming work isn't worth it unless you have a wide-angle (very far) lens. For the best shot, you should be able to fill the frame with 5 meters of manta from about half that distance.

3. Practice composing your shots with solid objects before you dive into the water – also practice framing without the camera close to your eyes. Simply reaching forward with the camera will bring you a little closer without getting closer to your bubble. The goal is to fill the frame without cropping it later so you can maximize the quality of your image.

4. Take lots of photos but don't forget to see the beauty of manta rays with your own eyes!