Grey Seal and Pup

20D, 300/4, ISO200, 1/1000 @ f7.1, A-327 + BH1, C1 v4 beta2 + CS3.

Hi,

I guess having made the rather long round trip I had better post an image from Donna Nook, it was great meeting so many of you even though conditions played against us and won...

All the best

Phil

It was obviously worth going - that's a gorgeous image. Great light, eye contact, the 'aaah' factor - superb.



Mark

Very nice indeed Phil. It is surprising how much the colours vary between these seals and the ones around the coast here in the Western Isles.
Best wishes
Phil

Great shot Phil

Looks like he's well 'latched on' there Phil - always good to see

Another image that makes me wish I'd stayed on a bit longer - I take it this was further up the boardwalk?

Nice comp and a good result - not easy getting eye-level images from there is it

Good Job Sir

very nice phil, showing a bit of interaction and the warm colours

Really nice shot, great eye contact and colours. Another place to add to my 'places to visit' list.

Nice to see it at the slightly larger size Phil.
Nice work,

Ian

Hi Phil

Lovely intimate image - every cloud has a silver lining, had you been able to get out on the flats you would not have got this wonderful image with the grass and mud flats in the BG!

David

Nice on Phil. Looks like you stayed around for that brief moment on sunshine. Obviously you're made of sterner stuff than me.

Nice to see some different images from Donna, well done very nice

Andy

Great shot Phil !!! Wonderful colours and great comp. Also beautiful light on the Seals.

Edwin Kats

Great interaction here Phil. I am going there in January and as it is my first trip to Donna was wandering what sort of footwear is best? I've heard it's a long slog but don't know what the ground is like.

Thanks

Rob

Lovely shot. lovely blend of colours. Rob - if Donna Nook is anyhting like the Norfolk sites that I go to for seals then it's sand dunes. Your walking boots should be fine unless you want to get into the sea. (But confirm that with somebody who has actually been there!)
Cheers,
Dave

Hello Phil

Ah the sign of a good photographer is to make the most of a bad situation. Great shot and different from the norm.



Danny

Now Phil, where did you find that sunshine. Endearing image.

T

Hi Phil,

A lovely shot

Regards

Andy...

Very nice Phil. An endearing shot, with lovely contrasts of colour.

Major.

How a simple burst of sunlight can put a positive spin on what was otherwise a dull day eh!! That and a good and patient photographer's eye and skill too.

Good stuff Phil - the boardwalk based shots from Donna are underated imo - and you've proven it here too.



Mark

Very nice Phil, looks like you have a nice image to remember the day with. The little breaks in the cloud help make the image more dramatic, as the bg is still fairly dark.

Nice comp and a good result also showing some interaction as well.

Pjillip.

Very nice indeed. Really like the soft light in this one.