Motif: Harp Seal Pup

Posted by Dennis Olivero on Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:22 pm

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D1x/17-35@24/iso125 F8 1/500 HH

Hello NatureScapers..

This is an image I made a couple of years ago on the ice off of the Magdelan Islands in Canada. I thought I would toss it out there for the unofficial seal motif and the official "freezing cold" motif. Visitors on the ice are required to use survival suites and all the warm weather gear you can get underneath. My D1x batteries (I know feeble to start with) would average about 15min before becoming nonfunctional, requiring a rest in the pocket with the chemical warmers. It was minus 10F that morning. This seal is about two weeks old.

Thanks for looking and for any comments or suggestions..

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by bobsmith on Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:34 pm

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Absolutely stunning! The detail in the pup is wonderful, but the background adds depth making it more than just a portrait.

You posted another seal pup some time ago that may have been from the same area... and it was also stunning. You really have a knack for these white on white images!

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by Gaelo on Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:35 pm

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This is too adorable for words Dennis. The ice on the nose and the bg is fabulous! And those whiskers!

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by NDCheryl on Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:39 pm

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You know I love your seal pup pictures and this one is no exception. the wide angle here makes it even more dramatic.

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by Chris Kayler on Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:02 pm

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This is so awesome. The wide angle is perfect in this case.

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by Cindy Marple on Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:09 pm

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Awwwwwww. This pegs the cute meter.

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by walkinman on Sun Nov 21, 2004 8:52 pm

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Hey Dennis,

Killin'!

You musta been nearly on top of the young fella to catch this. Great shot.

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by Cliff Beittel on Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:19 pm

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Beautiful as is, but I bet you could pull the lower side of the Curve left a bit to open up the eyes (or, just select the eyes, or the highlights in the eyes, and brighten to taste). Don't get me wrong, there's plenty there now; I just think another few percent would make the eyes stand out better among all the lighter tones.

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by Dennis Olivero on Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:35 pm

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Cliff Beittel wrote:Beautiful as is, but I bet you could pull the lower side of the Curve left a bit to open up the eyes (or, just select the eyes, or the highlights in the eyes, and brighten to taste). Don't get me wrong, there's plenty there now; I just think another few percent would make the eyes stand out better among all the lighter tones.

Thanks for the tip CB. Thats exactly what I did. Their eyes are jet black in real life with no features whatsoever. I wanted to keep the change subtle so as to not look "photoshopped"

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by Kelly on Sun Nov 21, 2004 9:52 pm

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The black eyes against the white fur, and the snowy nose really push this off the cuteness scale.

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by chris earle on Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:04 pm

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Stunning shot. The little bits of snow and ice on his nose add to the cuteness.

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by Steve Sage on Sun Nov 21, 2004 10:34 pm

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Yes, that's the ticket. Just like I remembered it. I think I have called it one of those indelible images, and one I associate with your work, or associate your work with. I really like everything about this. Insert all the adjectives here...

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by john on Mon Nov 22, 2004 1:31 am

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Wow! So sharp and perfectly exposed! Beautiful portait.

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by Nicole Brooker on Mon Nov 22, 2004 2:50 am

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Wow

This is amazing and so cute too.

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by DC on Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:08 am

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As cute as our grey seal pups are, nothing beats a harp seal on snow

An absolutely stunning shot Dennis.

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Nov 22, 2004 6:22 am

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Yes, our Seal pups get white and fluffy and then roll in the sand and mud! - not quite the same effect!! :roll: This is beautiful Dennis, absolutely gorgeous once more!!

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by Wil Hershberger on Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:45 am

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Very cute and an excellent image. I like that you used a wide angle lens and got some of the habitat.

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by Scott A. Flaherty on Mon Nov 22, 2004 9:10 am

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An excellent shot. I showed it to my wife and she couldn't stop oooing and ahhing. Great job!

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by Alan Melle on Mon Nov 22, 2004 10:06 am