Sandy Seals

Gallery: WildlifePosted January 30, 20072,000 views22 comments

I just got back from a weekend at Donna Nook (UK). The weather was just excellent, as was all the action at the beach. Here's one of my favouritew couples, completely covered in sand. Thanks to Peter and Wendy for such a wonderful weekend.

If you're interested in photographing these seals on the East coast of brittain take a look at the new website http://www.WildImages.nl where we provide photographers from all levels the oppertunity to photograph these beautiful animals during one of our wildlife photography workshops.

Canon EOS1Dmk2N
Canon EF300/2.8L USM + EF20II
1/1250 @ f/8.0
ISO320, RAW
G1325, M10, Sidekick

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Di Evans on January 30, 2007 at 5:11 AM

A unique shot.

Registered on December 7, 2006, 19 Posts, 153 Comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on January 30, 2007 at 5:15 AM

Excellent photo Jasper! I like the action and the BG color.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on January 30, 2007 at 6:46 AM

Simply fantastic Jasper

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

Comment posted by Juza on January 30, 2007 at 7:07 AM

Woooow! Delightful

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Graeme Guy on January 30, 2007 at 8:39 AM

Jasper
Funny shot, good timing
Graeme

Registered on January 19, 2004, 33 Posts, 438 Comments

Comment posted by Peter den Hartog on January 30, 2007 at 8:52 AM

Hi Jasper,

this is a very exciting shot of one of the many highlights of our trip last weekend.

Cheers

Registered on November 11, 2003, 28 Posts, 222 Comments

Comment posted by Krijn Trimbos on January 30, 2007 at 10:25 AM

Ok ok you proved your point, with this excellent shot!!!...............Next time I will stop the work and join you to Donna Nook..............I am jealous and feel even more sh.. (excuse my french) than I already did. Thanks buddy

Registered on October 18, 2005, 260 Posts, 2979 Comments

Comment posted by Josh Anderson on January 30, 2007 at 11:45 AM

I have never really thought of seals to be overly photogenic or exciting to photograph, but the blowing sand and actions of the seals make this a nice image.

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

Comment posted by Terry & Kay Steel on January 30, 2007 at 12:03 PM

Hello Jasper,
I agree with the complimentary things already said about your seals image.This is nice. For a guy like me, who's actually more interested in zooligical taxonomy than I am in the technical specifications, I'd really appreciate knowing the species name if it is known to you or anyone viewing this. Thanks.

Registered on May 27, 2006, 112 Posts, 1098 Comments

Comment posted by Wendy Kreeftenberg on January 30, 2007 at 12:07 PM

Just love it! The clean background works really well. I only have an interaction shot like this with the sea as background.. and it's quite distracting.

I had a wonderful weekend as well!

Poor Krijn

Registered on January 23, 2007, 15 Posts, 143 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Walters on January 30, 2007 at 10:52 PM

Great shot! Like the action and the light.

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

Comment posted by Jim Goldstein on January 31, 2007 at 2:57 AM

Great moment Jasper. The sand in the air and the moment of interaction between the seals is great. I particularly like the composition as well.

Registered on March 18, 2006, 119 Posts, 878 Comments

Comment posted by John Gibbens on January 31, 2007 at 3:03 AM

I think they are Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Good job capturing a fleeting, playful moment.

Registered on November 15, 2006, 32 Posts, 87 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on January 31, 2007 at 5:57 AM

Beautiful shot, Jasper! I really like the BG color and the action of the animals. I have to go to Donna Nook myself sometime...

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on January 31, 2007 at 9:59 PM

Very beautiful image Jasper. Love the interaction and light here.

Registered on March 1, 2004, 324 Posts, 1867 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 2, 2007 at 4:13 PM

Great image Jasper

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 5, 2007 at 9:36 AM

Wow!!! How did I miss this one on the first go around. Congrats on the EP!!!

Ken Archer

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

Comment posted by Doug Benner on February 6, 2007 at 4:04 PM

Great capture of a unique pose.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Losin on February 7, 2007 at 12:22 AM

Hi Jasper,

Congrats on the EP, very well deserved! The flying sand makes this really special, great work!

Registered on September 16, 2005, 145 Posts, 3524 Comments

Comment posted by Frank Parker on February 8, 2007 at 11:03 PM

Beauty.... love it! good in terms of portrait and behaviour.Great colour and freezing....

Good Work

Frank Parker
Redondo Beach

Registered on December 4, 2006, 34 Posts, 98 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 8, 2007 at 11:40 PM

Jasper,

I too never considered seals as photogenic animals.

I stand enlightened and in awe.

A very nice capture.

Carol Hyman
http://hy-tec-training.com

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by KC Choo on February 10, 2007 at 12:19 AM

Congrats on a well deserved EP, Jasper!

Registered on November 15, 2004, 519 Posts, 8278 Comments