Posted by Danny Green on October 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM
I have made an effort this Autumn to get some images of common seals and this is a shot I have been after for a while. The conditions were perfect on Sunday as there was a strong wind and this was blowing the sand around producing some very atmospheric conditions.
Canon 1DS MK11, 500mm Lens, F4, Iso 200
Danny
Posted by Liam Pauling on October 12, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Lovely image Danny, the shapes in the sand draw your eye straight to the seal. Overall it works really well.
The windswept sands are certainly very atmospheric. At first I thought I would prefer the pup further down in the image but the more I look at it I think it is perfectly placed giving a feeling of isolation.
Was nice to meet you on Saturday and thank you again for your kind comments.
A small nit on a most excellent image, a wee wee bit anti-clock may help the lie of the seal.
Posted by Andy Snape on October 12, 2009 at 5:03 PM
That is very different and what I would expect from you, certainly not your average shot.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I'd still be trying to persuade the mrs to get out of the car!!!!
Posted by Danny Green on October 12, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Cheers Guys
I was a bit worried about how it looked because I think my screen is playing up and I am not sure whats wrong. Andy no probs I must admit you looked lost but then again if you were going with someone and then they got grounded for bad behaviour must behave himself
Danny
Posted by Mark Davies on October 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Thanks Danny...
I think Andy's pic is better so there....with sprinkles on
Mark
Still in the dog house, boy is going to cost me this weekend.
PS.
Comp and tones are bang on . This really is a cracker ,atmosphere and the sense of isolation perfect..
Now bog off you've got me in enough trouble.
Posted by John Robinson on October 12, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Certainly makes you look twice.!
I wouldn't even take my D200 out in that weather ! Don't mind dust bunnies but sand - uuurrgghh !
Cheers
JohnR
Very very nice indeed. I love how the sand pattern and tonality echoes the seal fur. I like this sort of offbeat composition too - very appealing. Empty space in a well composed image is rarely wasted space. Nice one sir!
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 13, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Cracker Dan - but I would rotate a smidge a/c as Tom suggests - 0.63 degress CCW looks just right.
Great shot mate
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 13, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Really original and thought provoking. Superb composition.
Posted by Mark Green on October 13, 2009 at 5:30 AM
hi Danny Cracking imagine,, i would be to scared to lower my camera in to the sand storm LOL
The very minor nit has been mentioned, very nice indeed...
Posted by Edwin kats on October 13, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Beautiful and peacefull image Danny. Don't you just love the sand:) Couldn't trust my AF the last time I was there. It kept trying to focus on the sand. You did a great job and the minor nit has been mentioned.
Ed
Posted by Jeff Harrison on October 15, 2009 at 4:01 AM
Discussion
14 repliesCanon 1DS MK11, 500mm Lens, F4, Iso 200
Danny
Was nice to meet you on Saturday and thank you again for your kind comments.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I'd still be trying to persuade the mrs to get out of the car!!!!
I was a bit worried about how it looked because I think my screen is playing up and I am not sure whats wrong. Andy no probs I must admit you looked lost but then again if you were going with someone and then they got grounded for bad behaviour must behave himself
Danny
I think Andy's pic is better so there....with sprinkles on
Mark
Still in the dog house, boy is going to cost me this weekend.
PS.
Comp and tones are bang on . This really is a cracker ,atmosphere and the sense of isolation perfect..
Now bog off you've got me in enough trouble.
I wouldn't even take my D200 out in that weather ! Don't mind dust bunnies but sand - uuurrgghh !
Cheers
JohnR
Great shot mate
Mark.G
Ed