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Taking a Nap
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Taking a Nap

by Floyd Hopper

Gallery: WildlifePosted May 28, 2012168 views5 comments
Recently photographed these sea lions in Moss Landing, Ca.
Canon 20D
Canon 70-200f/4 with 1.4 telextender

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Carey Closs on May 28, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Awesome photo Floyd, they're really jammed in there. Love the guy in middle thats on his back with his mouth open. The only change I would make is to crop just a little off the bottom, to just under the shadow of the nose of the sea lion on the bottom right.That would emphasize how tightly they are squeezed together even more.
Registered on April 15, 2012, 107 Posts, 326 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 28, 2012 at 11:14 PM
This makes for an interesting exposure. I like the jumble effect. Most attention grabbing, to my eye, is the wet one in the upper right, so I would have wished for that individual to be the main focus, or at least not clipped by the edge of the frame. Others are sure to see that differently!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 29, 2012 at 9:21 AM
I also like the guy/gal in middle yawning. Nice capture...
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Morkel Erasmus on May 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM
I love that it's "all seal" in this image. Nice rich huea and great detail too. The shining wet one stands out as well.
:toast:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 385 Posts, 2068 Comments
Comment posted by Scott Fricke on May 31, 2012 at 11:56 PM
Very nice comp Floyd, I particularly like all the various sheens (wetness) of the fur.
Registered on January 19, 2007, 133 Posts, 1448 Comments