On Monday I posted a photo of my cat and vowed that starting Tuesday I would get back to my routine of only posting wild animals. Then my favorite six-year-old friend requested a seahorse. I’ve never photographed seahorses in the wild, but I have photographed them at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. So I guess I lied. My apologies. Here are three photos, the first and third of a short-snouted seahorse, and the second of a weedy sea dragon. First shot — Nikon D700 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 1600, f/3.2 at 1/60th of a second. Second shot — Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 35mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/320th of a second. Third shot — Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 22mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/200th of a second.
Nice to see this other side of you! Beautiful shots of beautiful creatures that most of us will never see in the wild. But because of aquariums, we can.
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On Monday I posted a photo of my cat and vowed that starting Tuesday I would get back to my routine of only posting wild animals. Then my favorite six-year-old friend requested a seahorse. I’ve never photographed seahorses in the wild, but I have photographed them at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. So I guess I lied. My apologies. Here are three photos, the first and third of a short-snouted seahorse, and the second of a weedy sea dragon.
Loved these!
great pic. we still like your work. wild or not wild pic. a job well done.
Getting soft in your old age Seanie! Love that Aquarium.
Great photos. No disappointment here.
A good request from your six year old friend!
Short snout or dragonish—-These ponies get our attention—-Better live than an ornament. Sean ,you are so corrupt.
……..and your favorite Mother loved these, too. Thanks, Sean.
Nice to see this other side of you! Beautiful shots of beautiful creatures that most of us will never see in the wild. But because of aquariums, we can.
Sean, so glad you break the rules- the pics are stunning! I enjoy your work- talent is without limits.
Like your 6 year old friend, I am fascinated by the sea horses.
Beautiful photos of an amazing creature!
So sweet! The middle one is the coolest!
They are stunningly beautiful, who cares if you didn’t get your feet wet taking these photos ;o) …. they are super clear and crisp.
Superb shots Sean. They really are beautiful creatures, aren’t they. 🙂