Motif: Blue Sky: Harp Seal


Posted by Dennis Olivero on Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:47 pm

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Hello NatureScapers:

Here's another blue sky motif contribution. This was made in March on the ice off of the Magdelan Islands, Quebec Canada. It was not the easiest place to get to, taking me four flights to get to the island and then a helicopter ride out to the ice pack, but despite the travel and the cold a really enjoyable and productive trip.


This little fellow is probably 4-5 days of age, as they become "white coats" in their second week. They hang out in little depressions in the ice thrown up as the sheets collide, presumably for wind protection. Between nursings, mom is away feeding under the ice and in the open water and its a little lonely out there...

Thanks for looking and for any comments or suggestions

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PS: The traffic in Wildlife has been phenomenal today. Hats off to everyone contributing their excellent photographs as well as to those offering suggestions and helpful comments...
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by NDCheryl on Tue Nov 18, 2003 11:56 pm
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Another one the incredible images from your Harp seal trip. I really like the size of the pup in the frame and the placement. He seems very small and alone. Absolutely gorgeous colors.
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by Safariguy on Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:34 am
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You and cold weather.... :-)

Great capture in what must have been tough light...I think that you should keep it...or maybe you want to send it my way???

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by Kelly on Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:41 am
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Dennis, this little pup is just adorable. It seems to be begging for someone to come pet it. The composition really shows the vulnerability of these.
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by Tim Grams on Wed Nov 19, 2003 1:26 am
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You sure nailed some great images on this trip Dennis! Almost looks like its crawled out of its ice block shelter just to pose for you.
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by Carol Clarke on Wed Nov 19, 2003 3:52 am
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Gorgeous!!

Dennis you really are the master of the white pup on ice image and this really sings!!

Superb in every way!!!

8) :shock: 8) :shock:
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by Karen S on Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:31 am
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Awesome image. Exposure is dead on and the blue sky is great. I like how you composed the subject to the side with the snow shelf. I am just a bit jealous....this is really great. If I had one of these you would be able to see the lipstick kisses on her forhead :D
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by chris earle on Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:40 am
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Great shot. I really like the placement in the frame.
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by Alan Melle on Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:39 am
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Very nice! You certainly did get a lot of great images from your trip to ice fields.
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by Fero on Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:42 am
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This is so cute, excellent capture,

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by Bart Breet on Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:26 pm
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Dennis, your images continue to amaze me! Great shot, congrats !!

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by Simon A on Wed Nov 19, 2003 3:54 pm
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Dennis,

Not enough superlatives to describe this image, so I will stick with fabulous.

On a secondary note, I do hope you post other images from this trip, I remember being stunned when I saw some of them in the past, and would love to see them again.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Nov 19, 2003 3:59 pm
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Fantastic! These guys are so cool and I love the snowscape as well.
 

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