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WC#612 Sea Lion
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WC#612 Sea Lion

by Carol Nichols

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 30, 2013629 views5 comments
This photo of a Galapagos Sea Lion was taken while I was laying on the beach, my camera a few inches above the sand. Whenever I look at this image I want to take a nap!

Canon 5D3
300mm F/4L IS
1/1600, f/9, ISO 800
7-3-13; 8:30am

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 1, 2013 at 9:28 AM
"Whenever I look at this image I want to take a nap!"
Exactly!! :biggrin:
Love this intimate portrait style comp, very nice Carol!:toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Geez, this is about to put me to sleep! Great catch! It's so gentle and yet sharp.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 2, 2013 at 11:03 AM
What a relaxed subject. . .and very relaxing to view. zzzzzz. . . :wink: Really cute and fine capture, Carol. I like your low POV which puts the viewer right on his face level. Great DOF choice also to get his face in focus and the rest progressively blurred. He sure didn't seem to mind your presence. :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 3, 2013 at 7:19 PM
Carol,
This is a great shot of this sleeping beauty.
The detail and composition could not be better and the expression on the face is priceless.
Well done and perfect post for this WC . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on December 4, 2013 at 12:57 AM
What a sweet shot Carol. Love the (lack of) expression.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments