May 2011 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted December 18, 20091,070 views20 comments

Grey Seal portrait

Canon 50D, Sigma 300-800mm, iso 200, f8, 1/800. Tripod.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM

WOW. One of the best seal shots I've ever seen... a slight smile, excellent detail on the eye, gorgeous splashing, good composition. Truly truly excellent. Since this was shot using a tripod, I'm guessing you were on land?

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Clinton Bauder on December 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Not much to criticize on this one!

Registered on December 8, 2009, 31 Posts, 231 Comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on December 18, 2009 at 4:10 PM

Wonderful shot. The splash frames its head nicely and you had some great light to boot.

Max

Registered on September 26, 2008, 428 Posts, 2329 Comments

Comment posted by Joe James on December 18, 2009 at 4:47 PM

Bravo! This is an exceptional close up of a seal and it's not lying on the beach! No suggestions here, just enjoying a wonderful photo.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Esme' Fantozzi on December 18, 2009 at 5:27 PM

The light, the expression and bright eye, the details, the splash in the water... stunning!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 18, 2009 at 7:21 PM

Great catch Guy!!!

Ken Archer

Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on December 19, 2009 at 2:29 AM

Gorgeous! Your timing was perfect, a fraction of a second later the water would not be in such a perfect shape and position.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on December 19, 2009 at 6:53 AM

perfect timing and composition, love the splash!

Registered on June 26, 2008, 178 Posts, 2136 Comments

Comment posted by Brad Hill on December 19, 2009 at 9:25 AM

Hi Guy,

While I can't add much new here beyond what the others have said, I do want simply to say that his is an excellent shot that's been well-processed and nicely presented here. Well done.

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on December 19, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Hey Guy,
Spectacular in your face presentation with exeelent timing and great action.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 56 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on December 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM

I love this. The seal has a very happy look on its face, the water is gorgeous blue and, best of all, is that frozen in time splash of water. Don't think they get better than this.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 20, 2009 at 2:05 AM

Nicely captured, I like the sharply focused details and the way your fast ss captured the water. Excellent portrait.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 20, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Super portrait!

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on December 20, 2009 at 3:42 PM

Great light and detail in the seal. The the splashing water around the seal.

Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 23, 2009 at 2:51 AM

Exceptional! The eye, pose, detail, water and BG are just perfect!
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on December 28, 2009 at 12:58 PM

Super sharp! Great capture and congrats on the Editors Pick

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on December 31, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Wonderful portrait, the water splashes add an interesting dynamic element.

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 3, 2010 at 8:34 PM

Beautiful Guy !

Registered on February 6, 2008, 321 Posts, 3035 Comments

Comment posted by Kelly Black on January 7, 2010 at 7:03 AM

I agree, one of the best seal portraits. Perfect timing, composition, lighting, focus. I just love the expression, it looks happy. Precious and timeless. Fantastic work.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 14 Posts, 245 Comments

Comment posted by Angela Classen on January 18, 2010 at 6:01 PM

Wow! A great action shot. I love the splashing water around the seal's head. And the seal looks rather pleased with himself with that little smile he has. Very cute! A wonderful capture in all ways. Congrats on the EP

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments