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Gallery: WildlifePosted February 28, 20062,795 views14 comments

Cape Cross in Namibia, is the breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals, which are actually a species of Sea Lion. Along the Namibian and South African coast there are 24 colonies with a seal population of about 650,000 animals. About 80,000 to 100,000 seals inhabit Cape Cross. You can probably imagine the sound that goes with this shot, but I can assure you that the smell was much more impressive.

D70, 80-400VR, 1/800, f/8, beanbag

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14 comments

Comment posted by Trym Espeseth on February 28, 2006 at 8:45 AM

Must have been quite a experience(and smell). Lovely picture and nice colours

Registered on June 27, 2005, 106 Posts, 166 Comments

Comment posted by Jasper Doest on February 28, 2006 at 10:16 AM

Excellent shot Marsel! I really like the diagonal line in this shot. The Fur Seals in front look great and the fog (probably caused by the splashing water) certainly adds to this. The overal impression is a bit oversharpened...but still a beauty! When will your website be online?

Registered on November 1, 2003, 371 Posts, 2101 Comments

Comment posted by David Stokely on February 28, 2006 at 12:29 PM

Simply wonderful. I really like this.

Registered on February 3, 2006, 71 Posts, 313 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on February 28, 2006 at 2:34 PM

Thanks.

Jasper - I have a meeting with a web company next week. I will do the design myself, they will take care of the technique and the whole infrastructure. The site should be online this summer. And yes I know, it has taken me forever...

Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Anderson on February 28, 2006 at 6:33 PM

Very nice lighting and a wonderful composition throughout the entire image. The seals (sea lions) in the water really top it off. well done

Registered on June 2, 2005, 493 Posts, 2996 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on February 28, 2006 at 7:31 PM

Cool shot. You can almost hear the sounds these seals are making!

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Comment posted by Christian Kiely on February 28, 2006 at 11:31 PM

WOW!

I can only imagine the sounds and smells!

Registered on January 20, 2005, 311 Posts, 628 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on March 2, 2006 at 1:34 PM

Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments

Comment posted by Jos De Braekeleer on March 3, 2006 at 5:41 AM

Great title

for a fantastic image !

Registered on November 1, 2003, 455 Posts, 1648 Comments

Comment posted by Leann Greene on March 6, 2006 at 8:33 AM

Very interesting,lovely and humorous image.

Registered on January 25, 2006, 223 Posts, 3566 Comments

Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on March 6, 2006 at 9:16 AM

Marsel,
I love your title! Awesome work! Congrats on the EP!

Registered on June 23, 2004, 453 Posts, 5551 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on March 8, 2006 at 1:35 PM

Marsel, I really like the warm colors on the fg seals which fade to slightly cooler colors in the bg. Great comp and sounds like quite an experience.

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on March 11, 2006 at 9:31 AM

Hi Marsel

This image is awesome, full of interest and atmosphere. Wherever you look in the frame something is going on - I love it and can't praise it enough!

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on March 20, 2006 at 2:32 AM

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Registered on March 9, 2004, 285 Posts, 2277 Comments