Atlantic grey seal pup at sunrise

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Posted by John Gardner on January 2, 2007 at 7:05 PM

Taken a few weeks ago; grey seal pup in the surf at sunrise.

Nikon D2X, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8VR (MF used) 1/800 @ f/5 -0.7

Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on January 3, 2007 at 6:56 AM

Hi John a very nice image with good balance.

Phillip.

Posted by Helge Sorensen on January 4, 2007 at 11:28 AM

Hi John, an interesting image I keep coming back to. I like the overall motive and colours, but I think it's a bit too contrastry. It's a nice touch that you can see the fur-details on the back of the seal.

Posted by John MacTavish on January 4, 2007 at 3:48 PM

I think I'd prefer this with the sun a lot lower in the sky. My eye is constantly drawn to the sun's centre.

Certainly crisp enough around the seal.

Posted by Mark sellings on January 5, 2007 at 5:25 AM

Hi John,

Great shot but composition not quite there for me - not sure why - seems a bit cramped? maybe more space needed above the sun etc,

other than that, still a great shot of a baby seal against the sunrise - bet it was pretty amazing to watch.

cheers

Mark