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Seal

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Posted by Des Ong on July 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Came across this image while sorting out some shots for my portfolio page, taken a few months back. My site has been running now for a good couple of months and to my surprise I've managed to keep up the blog - something that I thought I'd have trouble maintaining. It's working progress but I'd really appreciate your thoughts of the site thus far, specifically what else you'd like to see, and/or anything that springs into your mind. Email me your comments if you prefer, don't mind either way.

Click here for new site.

Thanking you in advance for your time & feedback.

Regards,

Des

D300, 500mm, f5.6, ISO200.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 12, 2010 at 8:07 AM
This is a pleasure to view Des, the soft colours work well as does the composition. Is the seal in a shallow dip? because the line where the seal's tummy meets the sand is dead straight.

Andy...
Posted by Paul King on July 12, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Des, Like it makes you look and look again. Comp works very well.
Posted by Des Ong on July 12, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Andy - no, it's the very low-angle. I think sharpening for web has enhanced the straight line.

Thanks for your comments.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 12, 2010 at 8:24 AM
A very arresting image Des, the subtle colours really lift the seal and helps draw the eye to the subject. A strong concept based on the placement of the subject. An enjoyable image to view.

Not sure what is under the body of the seal, looks like two blobs of sand, about 3/4 of the way along to the rhs? Might clone out?

TFS
Steve :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 12, 2010 at 8:26 AM

Cheers Des :smile:

Andy...
Posted by Des Ong on July 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM
I've posted a slightly larger view of the seal in my original post above for a closer look.

Cheers guys! :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on July 12, 2010 at 9:25 AM
lovely colour in this image very nice
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 12, 2010 at 10:08 AM
This image works a treat for me Des - everything's already been said :wavey:
Posted by Shaun Simpson on July 12, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Its all been said, this is a beautiful image that is an excelent example f nature photography being art :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 12, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Beautiful image and I really love the portrait composition,the colours are amazing and the pose from the Seal tops a great image Des :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Haskell on July 12, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Nice pastel type image with a nice arty feel to it...although I would like a little more canvas on the left or a bit off the top (just a personal preference).

Ian
Posted by Phil Mclean on July 12, 2010 at 2:58 PM
The pastel colours and the pose of the seal really make for a beautiful image Des.

Phil. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 13, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Love this one Des. The portrait crop has worked really well and the overall effect has ben heightened by the pastel background. Really nice.