Sleeping Beauty

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Everyone!
I'm not sure that I have posted in this part of the forum before, so here goes!!
This image was taken a couple of weekends ago at Donna Nook, a missile range on the east coast of England, where the atlantic grey seals go to give birth. This little chap still had his umbilical chord attached, but I cloned it out. This is full frame and only the usual basic adjustments were done.
1D Mk 3 300 f/2.8 + 2 x TC
ISO 800
f/7.1 1/500 sec
Exp comp @ + 0.67
Look forward to comments and critiques!
Best regards,
Nicki

PS This was taken during a sandstorm!!

[Alfred Forns]

Love the feel of this one Nicki Fine low angle and pose !! Got to like the crossed arms .. getting ready for the world !!! Sand blowing around sure enhances the mood !!!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you Al!

[Fabs Forns]

This is absolutely adorable, Nicki, love the soft feel, the light and the OOF habitat. You got a winner! Nursery room material :)

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you Fabs - yes, they are so beautiful - I have never seen such amazing fur...

[Nancy A Elwood]

Nicki this image is just amazing!! Perfect as is!

[Harshad Barve]

Beyond the beyond cute pup Nicki , Sweet image
TFS

[denise ippolito]

Nicki, This is so so cute! I love the crossed arms. Fantastic!!

[Grace Scalzo]

Fabulous, Nicki.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

It's certainly cute. Love the closed eyes and feel.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Thank you all for your very kind comments!
Best,
Nicki

[Danny J Brown]

Hi Nicki - I'm a little late but I wanted to congratulate you on a fabulous shot. Very unique with the blowing sand on the little guy. I love this image.

[Steve Canuel]

Cute photo. The blowing sand adds a dreamlike feel.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Danny and Steve, thanks so much!

[Ajit Huilgol]

A dream image, Nicki!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Ajit, thank you - I appreciate your comment very much!