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    Hi all this seal was looking for his mate to enter the beach , or better said was looking if his mate also want to enter the beach .... feeling safer if you are with two rather than alone .
    AS there have not been many of them at this beach section .

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    Processed wit DPP 4 and PS CC 2015 ; cropped for comp from all sides slightly apart from RHS
    Could have removed the beach and the stone in the water , but stay away from it for the moment .

    Thanks for looking and commenting to my previous posting.

    Cheers Andreas

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    Hi Andreas - Another nice low pov. If it were mine I would look at a 16x9 format and getting rid of the beach and stone. To me it is a much more powerful image without them. I would also burn the highlights in the water slightly, just 2-3%. It just focuses attention on the seal a bit more.

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    Hi Andreas,

    Your seal does have an anxious look. I agree that removing the beach and stone would make this a stronger image, putting the focus on the seal. Water drops are a nice detail. TFS

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    I like the peering look of the seal and the nice low angle. I am OK with the crop as presented.

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    Can only agree with the above comments Andreas.

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    Hi Andreas -- i like these color tones in your seal images ! The first thing where my eye went was towards the stone in the FG , so i would also agree on removing it ! TFS

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    Nice pose, dynamic here with the incoming surf, Andreas.
    I would sharpen the seal a tad more - to make it pop some more?
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    Hi Andreas

    Agree with beach thingy...
    Would like some more definition on fur on neck, the water droplets @ left shoulder looks sharper?
    Maybe he was looking to spot your new Bakkie?
    Cheers Boetie!!!
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