501views 23/10/11 – camera: Nikon D300
New Zealand Sea Lion (Phocarctos hookeri) also known as Hooker’s Sea Lion or Whakahao
Papanui Beach, South Island, New Zealand
3H1002.0013
Nikon D300 | Sigma 120-400OS @ 400mm
1/2000s f/8 ISO640 | Raw
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I photograph landscapes and people and mostly anything … just as long as it is in front of the lens and looks good
My images are from Australia, New Zealand and Asia
Comments
classic pose, wonderful capture
thanks Robert – I was anxious to see one of these after having seen the sea lions on Kangaroo Island – altogether quite different looking!
– Werner Padarin
This is a fabulous shot
thanks Kala – only wish I could have got a head on eyes open shot – another time maybe
– Werner Padarin
thankyou very much Sharon – my first feature in this great group!!
– Werner Padarin
wonderful image and capture of a magnificent animal !LIZ
thankyou Liz – they are very interesting animals – glad you like the shot
– Werner Padarin
great shot
thankyou – glad you like it
– Werner Padarin
great shot
thanks Dennis – very glad you like it
– Werner Padarin
Oh this is gorgeous.
thanks Teresa – he did look nice in the sun
– Werner Padarin
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thankyou very much Pat – greatly appreciated
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thankyou very much – great honour
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