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Grey Seal Pup

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Posted by Marijn Heuts on November 3, 2009 at 12:54 PM
On our way back from Bradgate to the ferry, I thought it a good idea to pay Donna Nook a visit. Man, am I glad I did, we loved it. Although a bit early in the season, there were already some weaners around.

Weather at Bradgate was a bit disappointing, but will post some shots from there later anyway.

Best,
Marijn

Posted by Paul Rosser on November 3, 2009 at 1:01 PM
A lovely image, such big black eyes! A cracker.
Regards,
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on November 3, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Beautiful shot Marijn

Glad you got some decent shots from there :smile:
Posted by Edwin kats on November 3, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Classic. Very nice and they are soooooo sweet.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Fran French on November 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Ooh it was well worth your while calling in there! This is so cute, and those eyes have won my heart with this image! Absolutely beautiful.

Fran :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Even if you didn't get anything at Bradgate this image should have made your trip worthwhile. Lovely shot.
Robert
Posted by Mark Davies on November 3, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Cute or what ? . Nice to meet you and your partner recently and glad you made it back safe .Take heart ,Bradgate didn't improve any over the weekend .Enjoy the walk at Donna Nook.?Super image. :toast: :wavey:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on November 3, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Lovely portrayal Marijin. Love the posture and the expression on the pup's face. Glad you and Hanneke had time to go to Donna Nook. A better bet that Bradgate last Saturday. I hope you threw Kato overboard on the way back :biggrin:
Posted by David Lloyd on November 3, 2009 at 7:32 PM
I'm liking these seal pictures more and more, and I like this one in particular. :wink:
Could you let me know which lens you used for this?

I may be getting the Donna Nook bug via the pictures I've seen here, and might see if I can find my way up there soon :smile:

-David
Posted by Marijn Heuts on November 4, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Thanks for the heads up guys.

@David: this was taken with a 500/4. You can get portraits of adults with a 70-200 too, but I did not want to get too close to the pup, as that would have stressed both the pup and the mom.
Posted by Kim Connolly on November 4, 2009 at 4:32 AM
This is so beautiful, I love it. Terrific shot. :toast:
Posted by Jorne de Bruin on November 4, 2009 at 8:02 AM
Fantastic eyes, one could get lost in those :wink:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 4, 2009 at 8:57 AM


Beautiful creature and a lovely image, lovely pose and colours as well.

Andy...
Posted by Jeroen Stel on November 4, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Hi Marijn,

Great to see you posting out here my friend!
Lovely shot of this little fellow and i hope to get some myself next weekend when i am out there..

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Ian Haskell on November 4, 2009 at 4:42 PM
Lovely clean shot of a super sweetie.

Ian