Harbour Seal

[Brownbear]

SS 1/800 to 1/1250 f/8 ISO 1600 (low light) Focal Length 500 mm

I photographed this seal, perhaps the same one last year. She is very curious and often times comes closer to me, albeit getting her to look into the viewfinder is a challenge. I was able to get extra close because of the super moon high tide.

Added borders in response to feedback I've received.

Processed high-key like
#1


#2


Processed low-key like

#3




Mom & Pup (exif data as above but ISO 400 (Bright sunlight, and yes I used a polarizer)

Just sharing these for your viewing pleasure. They nurse their pups for 4-6 weeks.

#4




#5



Just sharing! Thank you.

[Kodiak]

Just enjoying… thank you!

[John 2]

Excellent set Christina. The first three are just on the nail. The lighting is beautiful. The lighting in the remainder was more challenging but still very nice images.

[Mike Buckley]

Excellent set Christina. The first three are just on the nail.

Ditto!

[Brownbear]

Thank you to all! Truly appreciated.

Mike, I don't know if you remember the seal that you liked last year but #3 is for you.

And yes, the lighting was not great for the Mom & Pup but hopefully another day.

[bnnrcn]

+1 to John's comments

[Stagecoach]

Hi Christina,

Great series but I'm afraid for me No 4 has something special about it

Grahame

[Shadowman]

Nicely done, I do believe they love to perform for the spectators.

[Brownbear]

Thank you Binnur, Grahame and John.

Grahame... Indeed, they are special just to watch.

John.... Definitely curious critters.

[ied]

Beautiful captures Christina. I do prefer the waters of the first 3.

Irene

[Rita]

Beautiful, and also adorable set.

[KimC]

So peaceful...

[NorthernFocus]

The first set is excellent, Christina. Technically well executed and far surpass any in water shots I have of harbor seals. The mom/pup shots are simply adorable. The last one is a very tender moment. You did good.

[gregj1763]

I'm with Dan, the last shot is something special.
Wonderful images Christina

[deetheturk]

Superb set Christina, absolutely beautiful

[vaez]

great series nice done

[Brownbear]

Thank you to everyone for your kind comments. Truly appreciated.

Dan, that is very sweet of you to say. Kim, it is very peaceful during the early morning hours. I will try to find the Mom and pup again.

Thank you!

PS I've decided that I don't care for the borders, maybe black is just the wrong colour choice.

[Kaye Leggett]

All lovely. I especially like the 2nd and 3rd

[Nicks Pics]

I was able to get extra close because of the super moon high tide.

Great photos. Their eyes are odd looking. I had not connected the high tide (on the great lakes) with the super moon!

[Brownbear]

Thank you Kaye & Nick!

Kaye...

I think I like #3 the best. I appreciate you letting me know your favourites. It is helpful for me to learn what other like as I'm not always objective about my own images.

Nick...

I don't think the full moon/super moon effects the tides on the lakes as much, perhaps it does on the great lakes. I always check the tides because the birds are closer to shore. These were photographed on the ocean, some from a small beach and some from a dock... The tide was super high and it made a difference in how close they were.