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Posted by Philip Kirkham on April 10, 2006 at 5:11 PM
Seal
Since my last post I was determined to take all your advice and ignore the camera gear for at least a week! :eek:
Well I'm sorry, but I just couldn't resist this beauty sat on a rock in front of the cottage, so out with the gear and a few quick shots later . . .
1D2, 500 IS, polariser, F10, 1/100th, ISO 200, cropped to portrait, USM and increased saturation.
And it does make a change from our feathered friends!!! :razz:
Best wishes
Phil :wavey:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 10, 2006 at 5:15 PM
Good eye contact,Good pose,Good background,Good image :toast:
Posted by stewart bradshaw on April 10, 2006 at 5:18 PM
Nice shot Phil. :toast:
Like the way the seals skin matches the mottled pattern of the rock.

Stewart.... :jump:
Posted by Sean Bolton on April 10, 2006 at 5:22 PM
Hi Philip

An excellent image, I like the pose and the over-the-shoulder look. And what great mottled patterns on the fur of the seal.

Blimey Phil, come and live in Swindon for a few weeks, I don't usually walk out the front door and find a grey seal perched at the end of the drive :wink:

If you have a good seal population, how about trying to build up a portfolio of shots showing the seals on the island. A great subject that you can work on in all light and weather conditions. I think you could have a superb set of images by the end of the year.

cheers

Sean
Posted by Tom_W on April 10, 2006 at 5:50 PM
I really think you should put that camera down again, but for a month or so this time :wink:

Nice shot :biggrin:
Posted by Rob Howard on April 10, 2006 at 6:07 PM
Hi Phil,

Very nice image. I hope this kick starts your inspiration again.

Well Done

Regards

Rob
Posted by PhilH on April 11, 2006 at 3:23 AM
Good one, Blimey fancy being able to walk out of your door to see this, I have got to move out of suburbia...

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Adrian North on April 11, 2006 at 4:41 AM
Nice image. My only nit is that I'm not living there :biggrin:

:toast:

Adrian
Posted by John Chapman on April 11, 2006 at 5:19 AM
Hi Philip
great shot of the seal and I am sure the Birds will be coming in to give you a visit.
John
Aberdeen
Scotland :toast:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on April 11, 2006 at 12:36 PM
Hi Phil,

Lovely shot. I've seen quite a few of these off the coast of the Highlands, but never had the camera with me at the time! I too must admit to being ever so slightly envious of your location... :rolleyes:
Posted by Paula Graham on April 11, 2006 at 2:35 PM
I think it is a super seal shot, love the pose, the colour scheme and the position in the frame. Image, on my laptop screen looks a tiny bit soft perhaps. Very good indeed though.
Posted by David Kjaer on April 11, 2006 at 4:23 PM
Hi Phil

I don't know why you looked to the forum for inspiration with these guys on your doorstep - great shot, no nits from me look forward to a few more!

David :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on April 11, 2006 at 4:37 PM
Hi Phil

Beautiful Image Phil, I hope this kick starts you again.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Danny
Posted by Helge Sorensen on April 12, 2006 at 12:49 PM
Love it with those blue colours in the BG. Great photo :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 12, 2006 at 2:49 PM
Hi Philiph

Pastel blue skies complement this image nicely. It almost looks as though your Seal is asking if the pose is ok or not.
When you work on your own the only person to give yourself a kick up the backside is yourself, now based on the comments you are getting you shouldnt look back.

Major.