Between theory and praxis

This time last year when Australia was not burning that bad, I spent a lovely afternoon at the Mornington Pier and explain here what I was hoping for to catch with my camera. As it happened, it did not eventuate. Luckily, probably for both of us. First up, an Australian bull ray (Myliobatis australis) is a protected species, so better no meddling with even if its just with a hook-less bait ball. Secondly, that thing was huge. It probably would have accelerated not just the camera, but also its dry-footed, spectacled beholder, quite possibly into a downward-facing direction. I spotted the bullray next door, so happy as Larry.