Taken this evening here on the beach. I have found that low tide is the best time to photograph these seals, they climb up on to the rocks and seem to enjoy the evening sunshine. I'm not too sure what the locals think as I wander down the beach in my ghilie flage suit though!!
1D2 500is & 1.4tc, F9 @ 1/160, ISO 200, wimberley & tripod.
Best wishes
Phil
Beautiful shot with a great pose from the seal. May be my tired eyes at this late hour, but I think a tad more sharpening may not go amiss.
Embarrassment seems to be an occupational hazard of wildlife photography!
Posted by Elliott Neep on April 27, 2006 at 5:35 AM
Just love camo gear... always useful for scaring the pants of passers by! Great pose and lovely light. Looked at this on a different screen yesterday and it looked great, but on this one it looks a bit soft. Any chance of letting me know which beach this was
Thanks for the comments, always appreciated.
Elliot, I live on Bute at Ascog, and this beach in front of my cottage is popular with the seals. If you are thinking of coming over send me a PM and I would be only too pleased to show you.
Best wishes
Phil
Discussion
5 replies1D2 500is & 1.4tc, F9 @ 1/160, ISO 200, wimberley & tripod.
Best wishes
Phil
Don't you worry about what the locals think, it's getting you great images!!
Lovely light on this and I like the composition.
Regards
Rob
Embarrassment seems to be an occupational hazard of wildlife photography!
Elliot, I live on Bute at Ascog, and this beach in front of my cottage is popular with the seals. If you are thinking of coming over send me a PM and I would be only too pleased to show you.
Best wishes
Phil
With results as good as this,who cares what any onlookers think.