Parting Shots

Nigel Marsh · Issue 133, Jul/Aug 2023 · pp. 72–73

Products mentioned: Nikon D7200, Ikelite housing, Tokina 10-17mm lens, Inon Z240 strobe, Nikon D70, Nikkor 10.5mm lens, Subal housing

Do you have a shot which has a story within a story? If so e mail it with up to 500 words of text and yours could be the next Parting Shot. peter@uwpmag.com Parting Shot 1 By Nigel Marsh The Giant Guitarfish (Glaucostegus typus) is found in the tropical waters of northern Australia, but is a species that is rarely seen. One place they are found is Heron Island, at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Groups of these elusive rays, which grow to 2.7m long, are seen on the reef flats at Heron Island and also in the man-made harbour. I have seen several Giant Guitarfish on my trips to Heron Island, but have never managed to photograph one. So on my most recent trip I was determined to finally get a photo. I snorkelled the harbour, but couldn’t find one. I also surveyed the reef flats without success. My final option was a shallow bay at the far end of the island on the rising tide, as…