Buzzed! by MattTworkowski

Image of a male Australian Fur Seal(Arctocephalus pusillus),taken at Popes Eye Marine Park,Port Phillip Bay,Victoria.There was a colony of seals in the area many very inquisitive,this big fella got closer than I would have liked a few times.I was fortunate to observe males play fighting & asserting there dominance by slapping there fins on the water & then attacking each other,dont know whether it was stupid to be in amongst it but it sure was one of those magical moments in diving.

Comments

Deri Dorityover 5 years ago

This really is magical. So unusual to see them from the underwater point of view. As always your underwater photos are incredible. Such rich colors and an amazing DOF considering the water.
Maree Toogoodover 5 years ago

Great capture Matt, I love diving with these guys.
salsbells69over 5 years ago

Sensational~! What a great opportunity for some interaction with them. Wonderful capture Matt.
Robert Mullnerover 5 years ago

What a capture Matt…sharp and full of action..unreal..really..! this is a brilliant shot.
Stephanie Johnsonover 5 years ago

This is one of the best seal shots I’ve seen. So much colour! Well done indeed!
Steven Agiusover 5 years ago

Excellent !
heleneover 5 years ago

Wow this is so amazing!
dinghysailor1over 5 years ago

wowo what a close encounter …and such a sensational capture ! superb work!
Marcus Grant IPAover 5 years ago

Fantastic shot Matt,,,, i have dived with seals in the uk and it is so cool.
MattTworkowskiover 5 years ago

Thankyou all for commenting,was a great dive,cheers