Congrats to San Diego's Harbor Seals

[Arthur Morris]

After a many-years-long political battle, it seems that the Harbor Seals at Children's Cove, LaJolla,CA are safe from both the city and the over-protective animal zealots.

The Harbor Seal was photographed with the Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens, the 1.4X II TC, and the EOS-1D MIII. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2/3 stop: 1/200 sec. at f/11.

Don't be shy; all comments welcome.

[Marc Mol]

Good detail here Artie, with the chest sand framing her nicely. Wondering if the black eye patch is her real coat or a molt?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful capture with a wonderful straight on pose and eye contact. I love these harbor seals and I am very glad to hear that they are being protected Artie. I saw a couple while in Kodiak this summer. Thanks for sharing this info with us.

[DanWalters]

I like the close crop and the color and detail. I especially like the sand on her chest. Nice to here they have some protection.

[David Fletcher]

Nice head on shot with good eye contact Artie. Pleased their interests were put first.

[Stu Bowie]

I like the angle - eye to eye. Good sharp detail Artie.

[Arthur Morris]

Good detail here Artie, with the chest sand framing her nicely. Wondering if the black eye patch is her real coat or a molt?

Thanks all. Marc, the dark is an area of dry fur. The wet areas are always way-light.

[Morkel Erasmus]

nice portrait here Artie - like the expression captured, very cute face. glad to know they can now proceed with their lives in peace...

[Harshad Barve]

Killer image Guruji and very happy for them
TFS

[Kiran Poonacha]

A classic cover shot guru, nice compo, light and the angle. Is that you in its eyes..

[Arthur Morris]

A classic cover shot guru, nice compo, light and the angle. Is that you in its eyes..

Not sure. I was a long way off; that usually happens when you are very close..... The other folks were well off to my left...