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WC#671 Sleeping Sea Lion
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WC#671 Sleeping Sea Lion

by Carol Nichols

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 1, 2015746 views9 comments
This Sea Lion looks pretty relaxed to me and he's apparently having some sweet dreams!

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Canon 5DIII
300 f/4L IS
1/1000, f5.6, ISO 800
Galapagos Islands

(previously posted in the Wildlife Gallery)

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 1, 2015 at 5:53 PM
The expression of peace and contentment is absolutely delightful!
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on February 1, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Title could be: "Now I lay me down to sleep . . .." It certainly has the ahhhhhhh factor. Quiet, peaceful and contented. Great BG and comp. Right on.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 1, 2015 at 6:19 PM
He sure does look relaxed and happy! A very nice image for this week's theme!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 1, 2015 at 10:09 PM
Great, "siesta" shot, Carol. The Seal Lion is nice and sharp (plus totally relaxed) and the surrounding reds add an addition touch of gentle warmth.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 2, 2015 at 12:31 PM
What a "dreamy" image. Love the pop of red too
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on February 2, 2015 at 5:57 PM
A rock for a pillow, that's a luxury napping spot for a seal! This has tranquility and relaxation throughout the image. Well done :toast: ...............Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Hi Carol :wavey: Alberto said it so well.... i might add........ it looks like a big angel with it's wings folded :smile: :smile:



Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on February 4, 2015 at 1:25 AM
Love it Carol! About as peaceful as you can get! It's a great shot also. All the right places are in focus, the exposure is perfect and the colors excellent. Great job of capturing this very quiet and private moment :toast:
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 4, 2015 at 5:47 PM

Congrats on this WP Carol, this has that something special we're all looking for laugh

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments