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Happy as a Pig in....

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Posted by Brett Lewis on January 25, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Happy as a Pig in....
Not quite a pig but this young seal pup.. It spent most of its time in the ditch and only coming out to greet mum. It came into it's own when it filled with water.. I watched this pup being born and then watched it leave the island following it's mothers successful rearing.. Amazing experience!

The rock in the lower left is a bit of a pain but it's bedrock and so part of the island and I could not move it even if I wanted to..!


Brett :smile:

Canon 30D
Sig. 50-500mm
1/50 @ f8.0
Posted by Alan Bryant on January 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Thats a great shot.

The pub looks content in all that muck :smile:

As you said that rock is a shame.

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Posted by Scott Tilley on January 25, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Hi Brett, this one appeals to me. It's nice to see a shot a little different from the norm. Plus in my opinion this is what all youngsters should get up to! I know I did :biggrin:
(missus says I still do :wink: )

Scott :toast:
Posted by Ray on January 25, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Sometimes you just ahve to live with what you are given i.e. the rock.

Still an excellent shot. which I'm sure your more than pleased with, particularly as you know the end to the story.
Posted by eric weight on January 26, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Totally different seal shot. Top marks from me. If there wasn't a piece of nature in the way of every shot, wildlife photography would be a lot easier, that's for sure.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Matt Cole on January 26, 2009 at 3:49 AM
nicely captured Brett, the pup really looks like it's enjoying itself. :smile:

Matt
Posted by PhilH on January 26, 2009 at 3:59 AM
Like it.... can just imagine the pup getting told off for playing in the mud.... :biggrin:

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Posted by Gary Beers on January 26, 2009 at 4:37 AM
Very nice - not seen one like this before.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 26, 2009 at 4:40 AM
Excellent image Brett.
Robert
Posted by Lea Roberts on January 26, 2009 at 5:41 AM
really nice shot Brett like it, agree about the rock but it happens (clone tool) :biggrin:

lea
Posted by tony flashman on January 26, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Thats a very content looking pup!
Great shot Brett.

tony :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on January 26, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Looks like it came pond digging in the rain with us yesterday...

David
Posted by Fran French on January 26, 2009 at 1:30 PM
What, no big brown eyes and white fluff? I love this Brett as a great and different enviro shot. Nice one.

Fran :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on January 26, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Hello Brett.

This made me smille love it. Reminds me of when I was a lad. Bet he/she does'nt get half the telling off I use to get.

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