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Grey seal pup

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Posted by Dawn Monrose on January 25, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Hi all,

Sorry I haven't been around for so long!! Christmas and New years was rather hectic, not least with the arrival of a stray kitten, who now firmly has her paws under our table.

Managed to get out and about a few weeks ago to get this shot of a seal pup. He/she seemed to be losing his/her fuzz, which is a very itchy business apparently!

Nikon D200, 500mm lens.
1/250 sec @ f8. ISO 200. Tripod on the ground.

C&C Welcome, hope you are all well!!

:wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on January 25, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Nice seal shot Dawn
Others will not agree but I'd prefer it with a bit more "guts" Give it a bit of contrast or drop the gamma a little
Still nice though.
JohnR
Posted by Rene de Heer on January 25, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Nice image Dawn but it misses a bit of oempff....i would also boost contarst and maybe sauration a bit!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Edwin kats on January 25, 2009 at 11:40 AM
You've got to love these creatures :biggrin:

Great shot and nice pose.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Shepherd on January 25, 2009 at 11:48 AM


Nice shot Dawn, very nice pose, image just needs a little lift :smile:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on January 25, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Cracking shot Dawn. Nit covered. Great comp and pose :toast:

Dave
Posted by Tom Smit on January 25, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Lovely shot. He/she seems so relaxed and nothing itchy about it.
:toast:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on January 25, 2009 at 12:31 PM
All nits mentioned. Nicely composed and shot just at the right moment, well executed !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on January 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Very "Andrex" :biggrin: Nice pose, all comments covered earlier. :wavey:

Steve
Posted by keith mitchell on January 25, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Hi Dawn.
Minor bits sorted,really nice image like it a lot.

Keith.
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 25, 2009 at 4:56 PM
As above but nice comp and well captured pose..

Brett :toast:
Posted by Ray on January 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Minor nits covered, but on balance an excellent shot. Well seen and taken.
Posted by Danny Green on January 26, 2009 at 4:53 AM
Hello Dawn

Really nice shot and a cute pose well done.

Danny :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on January 26, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Thanks all for your comments! I had another play in PS to boost the contrast etc, and it looks much better. Funny how you don't see these things when they're staring you in the face!! :biggrin:

:toast:
Posted by PhilH on January 26, 2009 at 6:37 AM
A very endearing image... personally I don't mind the lower contrast as it gives nice pastel tones to the image.....

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on January 26, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Nice one Dawn. :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on January 26, 2009 at 3:34 PM
I'd be tempted to cropp in a wee bit as the OOF sand doesn't add much interest and isn't required to set the scene.