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You're avin a laugh!

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Posted by Philip Kirkham on September 21, 2006 at 6:34 PM
You're avin a laugh!
OK, I know some of you will say we shouldn't laugh at nature, but I feel that a lighthearted approach to any subject doesn't do any harm, so long as we can see the real meaning behind the image.
In this case, this is a young Seal who has just endured the storm of the last 24 hours and has found himself a comfortable rock. He is just having a big yawn before going to sleep.
Taken at lunchtime today.
1D2 500IS on Wimberley, F9 @ 1/160, ISO 320
Best wishes
Phil :wavey:
Posted by Justin on September 21, 2006 at 6:42 PM
Hi Phil,
You've caught the moment superbly.
:toast:
Posted by PhilH on September 22, 2006 at 3:28 AM
Hmm thats how I feel most mornings..... :biggrin:

Nicely seen and taken, would have liked to see more of the eye, but appreciate that may not of been possible and you may have lost the yawn..

:toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on September 22, 2006 at 3:30 AM
Very nice portrait, Phil and a very funny expression. My only nit is the head appears a bit soft. :wavey:
Posted by John Chapman on September 22, 2006 at 4:55 AM
Hi Phil
great capture of the seal yawning.
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on September 22, 2006 at 1:48 PM
Nice capture - I like the rich colours of the seaweed!

David :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on September 22, 2006 at 2:34 PM
Nicely done Phil,

Poor little chap :frown::smile:

Alan