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monk on the rocks
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Uploaded: 08/23/06 3:02 PM GMT
monk on the rocks
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we were at a rocky place where i took off to look for shells. all of a sudden one of the rocks started moving. guess what......it wasn't a rock, it was a monk seal. you may remember that last year i told you that they are a very endangered species. you will only see one if you're lucky. they come up out of the water to rest. sometimes people will think they're sick or dead........however, when they feel like it they slink back down in the water and take off. as a spectator you are expected not to bother, feed, touch or interfere with them. i was gone a long time and took pictures on beaches every day. this was the only one i saw. it probably weighed about 200 pounds.
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.Jhihmoac
08/23/06 3:41 PM GMT
"What no mackerel-flavored treat?"...Nice capture...
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What a wonderfully fortunate occurance, Jen! And you captured him so perfectly well. I"d be still fiddling with the settings on the camera while he slid away!
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You were so lucky to happen upon this seal Jen ... sounds like a rare occurance to see them on the beach. A wonderful capture ... nice clarity. Excellent.
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What a capture Jen. Gosh and the description is my learning for today. You got him nice and close and clear. Well done and an excellent post. Thanks for sharing this.
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This aint no Monk?.....or 'Key'....
we call these seals!...dont you!
Nice canny shot...It has that look on it's face, saying take my best side!....please!
lovely post ..thanks....
we call these seals!...dont you!
Nice canny shot...It has that look on it's face, saying take my best side!....please!
lovely post ..thanks....
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ouch it would hurt to slink down on those rocks! great shot
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I bet you were very excited to see him Jen. He looks quite happy for you to take his photograph. I love the rocks and water frothing up behind him. Lovely picture!! Patti
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What a nice capture. You must habve been excited to find him, or her, as the case may be. Anyway, really a lovely picture Jeenie.
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Exciting and Fantastic Shot,Jen..What a Cute Guy..Excellent Job..
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He's looking right at you but doesn't seem to be worried about it. I'm glad you got the chance to capture such a rare seal, Jen. Well done! - Patty
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It's all about perspective and perception.
You are so lucky to get this picture of an endangered species! It's a great photo too! The placement is good and the white capped water adds nice color. Good work!
Dean
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A fine shot. You were lucky he didn't grab you drag you into the sea and drown you...then eat you. Think of the great shots you would have gotten during that ordeal though.
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I don't think he is very worried. He looks like he is about ready to drop his head back down on the rocks and resume his nap. Now me, I'd head for that pretty water. Nice capture. NTUN
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What a sweet face! Beautiful photo!
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These monk seal are an impressive animal. He looks at you, however, complete adorably
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Oh, how cute he is!!!! Just a lovely capture....great work as always!!
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That was marvelous to find that creature there. A wonderful moment indeed. Great shot.
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He really does blend in with the rocks. What a great opportunity that you were able to find him and you did a fine job of capturing the rather wary expression on his face. Nice composition with the frothy ocean to add a bit of color in the background.
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wonderful capture, jen. how lucky you were indeed..and so are we, to have seen this :o)
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You are so lucky to have come so close to such a rare animal! Great photo!
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"Am I bovered". Great work, I am sure I would have jumped out of my skin not knowing he was there!
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Beautiful depth of colors and a great subject. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
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