A newborn northern elephant seal gets to know its mother. Photographed along the central California coast during birthing season. This entire stretch of secluded beach serves as a protective nursery for the seals. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 25mm) ISO 1600, f/8 at 1/250th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units.
I did get to walk among them. This is a private little spot that I know about (although probably discovered by now) so I was the only one there and captured many photos with both wide angle and longer lenses.
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Always love to see Mothers & their babies, did you get to walk among them or use a lens from a distance.
We missed you also, was a good decision for you & Karen, You have to post dog & cat bed photo here everyone will love it
Aunt Sue
I did get to walk among them. This is a private little spot that I know about (although probably discovered by now) so I was the only one there and captured many photos with both wide angle and longer lenses.
great pic. )
Great photo, Sean. I have yet to take advantage of photographing this place & it’s precious inhabitants – it’s on my bucket list!