Living on the edge...

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 31, 2010632 views20 comments

... of Sea and Light. While visiting Point Lobos State Reserve in California this month my attention was caught by the play of light and water on the Sea Lion Rocks near sunset. It is a good distance from the Sea Lion Point trail across the gap known as the Devil's Cauldron so I used a 400/5.6L lens on my 7D to make this image.

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on October 31, 2010 at 1:29 PM

Talk about drama. It's quite a scene, even without the sea lions. It's a pity they chose not to feature themselves a bit more prominently for you.

Max

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 31, 2010 at 7:04 PM

I agree a very dramatic scene. Great comp. and light.

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Comment posted by Joe James on October 31, 2010 at 8:28 PM

Spectacular image! The COMP and light are amazing, congrats on a beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Colin Pickett on October 31, 2010 at 8:52 PM

I really like this you can not tell what it is from the thumb, very well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 31, 2010 at 10:27 PM

Incredible Image Paul

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on November 1, 2010 at 10:06 AM

Hi Paul,

Wow...I really like this one! The light and wave action have combined to give you a fantastic setting in which to capture these sea lions/seals. My eyes instantly went to the subjects, so for me they're definitely prominent enough in this image!

Very well done - pleasure to look at!

Brad

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on November 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM

A splendid shot and great setting ! It has all the drama, mood and action of a great shot!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 1, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Paul, this is an incredible image! The light, the crashing waves, the splashes and strong silhouettes make this a very powerful image. What I like most however is the perspective you took; including those BG waves gives this a sort of surreal 3D (or should I call it 4D) look to it. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Wow, what a scene, very dramatic, great job in framing this, the angle of light shows up on the seals backs and the background waves really add the final touch, well seen and well done.

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Comment posted by Robbie Knight on November 1, 2010 at 10:50 PM

Nice capture Paul - agree with the other cmts. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Richard Wong on November 2, 2010 at 2:19 AM

Extremely powerful shot. This captures the marine wildlife experience about as well as you possibly can. Great work!

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Comment posted by Ajit Huilgol on November 2, 2010 at 7:56 AM

The larger photo is quite awesome! Looks like gold dust!

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Comment posted by Andrea Marzorati on November 2, 2010 at 2:19 PM

I really like this image!!

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Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on November 3, 2010 at 11:33 PM

I would sit back and look at this image for hours and will never be bored. Splendid image! Gorgeous golden light. the play of waves and the look of sea lions has created a superb atmosphere here. Class image Paul!

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Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on November 4, 2010 at 2:59 AM

What a wonderful shot, Paul.

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on November 6, 2010 at 4:52 PM

One of the best sea lion shots I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning.

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Comment posted by Paul Dileanis on November 7, 2010 at 3:49 PM

Thank you all for your comments. I had spent the day in Point Lobos preparing for some upcoming workshops and really had been on the lookout for more iconic landscape images but the lure of the light was too much to ignore.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on November 8, 2010 at 8:44 PM

Marvelous image. Wonder how the seals can stay on those slippery rocks with those waves crashing?
The inclusion of the water in the top half of the frame really hits home as to the power of the sea.

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Comment posted by Jim Lou on November 8, 2010 at 10:12 PM

Wonderful back light photo. The light accentuated fury of the sea. Seals make this photo extra special.

Jim

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 10, 2010 at 7:33 PM

Goodness me. That's one hell of a shot. Congrats on the EP.

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