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Smug, or what?

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on December 11, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Smug, or what?
This chap seemed very content with himself judging on the expression, especially after applying a new 'sand pack' to act as a buffer against the relentless flies that plagued these characters whilst on the beach.

Steve
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Posted by David Sewell on December 11, 2008 at 11:49 AM
What a wonderful expression - the title fits it beautifully.

David
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 11, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Nice one Steve.. Fab exprssion.. The colours and detail in this are great.. shame to have chopped just a little of it's whiskers but definitely a funny shot.. :biggrin:

Brett :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on December 11, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Hi Steve

Love the colours and detail!

David :toast:
Posted by Jeremy on December 11, 2008 at 1:28 PM
A great pose, and I love the blue background.
Smug? Must be a `Guardian`-reading seal! :biggrin:
Posted by Edwin kats on December 11, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Very very nice. I like it a lot. Wonderful animals and alway doing something interesting.

Keep them coming.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 11, 2008 at 4:51 PM
Great colours great expression and a tital to match. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Tim Munsey on December 12, 2008 at 8:27 AM
That blue is something else, I love this for the blue background, nice expression though.

Tim
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 13, 2008 at 2:09 PM
Cracking shot Steve, like everything about it :smile: