Bearded seal

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 18, 2015103 views6 comments

As we shadowed one of the many Polar bears we encountered, this inquisitive Bearded seal decided to check us out. Taken towards the later part of the day from a zodiac.

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.

Steve
Subject: Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus)
Location: Svalbard
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 MKII + 1.4MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/1600s at f/5.6 ISO400
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop from the top and on the sides
Processed: LRCC & PS CC2015

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Max Waugh on November 18, 2015 at 1:52 PM

Wow, fantastic shot of a species we normally don't get to see here. The smooth textures, gray tones, large nostrils and eyes, and of course, those whiskers... what's not to like?

Max

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Comment posted by Cay-Uwe Kulzer on November 18, 2015 at 2:45 PM

Steve,

the monochromatic mood and the intense stare say all. Well done.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on November 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM

Steve: I really like the soft tones, textures and the clean fore and back grounds you've captured in the portrait. The eye contact is a major plus. I'm curious as to what is the small green object is under the seal's whiskers. Is it a tag? Richard

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on November 20, 2015 at 12:40 PM

Cheers Max. devil

Cay-Uwe, often a hint of colour is enough to give an image a bit more standout from the rest. cool

Richard, it's just the way the light hits the water, often from shoreline it's not hugely deep, or though there are 'shelves' that can drop off,however in a zodiac you do have to keep your eyes open for the shallows.

Thanks guys. crying

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 21, 2015 at 10:51 AM

I think this is quite good, Stephen, for the effect you achieved emphasizing "smooth" texture and line in both water and seal. The hint of reflected color is a great accent. Well done!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on November 21, 2015 at 8:18 PM

Love the low angle on this and the eyes he is giving you Steve. It has a nice emotion to it. Good work.

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