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Young Male Elephant Seal

© Kathy Salerni

Young Male Elephant Seal

Uploaded: March 08, 2011

Description

I drove up to San Simeon, Ca, (Piedras Blancas) to see the elephant seal rookery! There were mostly babies 2-3 months old and about 10 large males. This seemed to be a first year male, He had just waddled up to the beach. Shot today 3/08/11.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1000, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 195.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S

Comments

Lyn Darlington March 09, 2011

Fantastic capture......great clarity, detail and expression! #1359225

frank w. degenhardt March 09, 2011

It would be hard to beiieve that he did'nt pose for you the way he is sitting up like that and the facial expression shows me he is one big ham who is enjoying this photo shoot. Lovely features, gorgeous colors, Love the action of the water behind him. Beautiful work again my friend. #9281602

Jeffrey R. Bange March 09, 2011

Great capture, composition and clarity Kathy, he has a nose that would make Jimmy Durante proud. #9282047

Karen Celella March 09, 2011

Terrific wild life capture, Kathy. #9282099

Carol L. Fowler March 09, 2011

He has posed perfectly for you. I think he is adorable!!!! #9282418

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 09, 2011

Supreme clarity, tones, detail, textures, lighting, pov, pose & expression captured here, Kathy! He is eyeing you for sure! Exceptional work, as always, my friend! #9282523

Ellen Hodges March 09, 2011

Kathy, you have a gift of having the animals pose sooooo beautifully for you!!! #9282647

Tammy Espino March 09, 2011

How lucky for you!! :) I would of been so exicted. An awsome capture~ #9282715

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 09, 2011

How cute, Kathy! I love the way he's looking at you! #9282833

Debra R. Harder March 12, 2011

OMG...you gotta love that face!! This is priceless, Kathy! Love this!! Deb #9287099

Rona L. Schwarz March 12, 2011

Fantastic wildlife capture, Kathy!! He certainly is curious about you - looks like he's posing! They are so funny-looking with their big noses. I've never seen one in the wild before. #9287988

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