Sleeping Sea Lion

Gallery: WildlifePosted September 22, 2013660 views9 comments

This sea lion is lying on a bed of carpetweed somewhere in the Galapagos Islands. This image makes me smile and I like it when that happens.

Critiques and comments are very welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking!

Canon 5D3
300mm f/4L IS
1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 800
7-13-13; 3:57pm

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by James Blue on September 22, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Makes me smile too, Carol.

Jim

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on September 22, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Love the grin on it's face. It made me smile, too. Well done with good composition and sharp focus where it needs to be.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 22, 2013 at 2:08 PM

Before I opened this image, I wasn't sure it would be anything special, but I really like it. The colors are great, the composition, the dof and detail are very good. But the look on the face of the Sea Lion is what makes the image.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on September 22, 2013 at 3:09 PM

This is Super Sweet Carol

Great expression, along with great surroundings and a pleasing composition.

A Beauty!

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on September 22, 2013 at 7:53 PM

Love the expression. It's as if he's having a pleasant dream. Cool shot.

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Comment posted by Guy Runco on September 23, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Sharp shot, the crop works well too. Nice one!

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 23, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Easy to anthropomorphise with a wonderful expression like that. The textured red carpet of rock weed adds a lot to the beauty of your photo. Just outstanding in my opinion Carol.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

Makes me smile, too, Carol. I love the red carpetweed!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

I agree Carol, it sure does make you connect! The sea lion looks so peaceful in its slumber..
Sweet dreams for sure

Very nice, love it

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