Harbor Seals in Alaska
Nov 16, 2012 12:20:38 #
These pics of Harbor Seals were taken on the Chiswell Islands in the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf of Alaska while I was on a boat tour in Kenai Fjords National Park.
Before we departed Seward aboard the Kenai Star, the forcast was for rain and fog with 3-5 ft. swells, but it was much better when we reached the gulf. The fog lifted and the wind subsided. The rain stopped and it was overcast.
Because of the yaw, pitch and roll of the boat, it was a challenge to get these pics. They were shot HH, in P-mode using a Canon EOS XSi w/EF 100-400mm L lens. PP and cropped w/PSE8.
Enjoy looking. Comments appreciated.
G
See more Alaska wildlife pics here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50873-1.html
and here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-75553-1.html
Before we departed Seward aboard the Kenai Star, the forcast was for rain and fog with 3-5 ft. swells, but it was much better when we reached the gulf. The fog lifted and the wind subsided. The rain stopped and it was overcast.
Because of the yaw, pitch and roll of the boat, it was a challenge to get these pics. They were shot HH, in P-mode using a Canon EOS XSi w/EF 100-400mm L lens. PP and cropped w/PSE8.
Enjoy looking. Comments appreciated.
G
See more Alaska wildlife pics here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50873-1.html
and here http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-75553-1.html
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Nov 16, 2012 12:48:44 #
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Nov 16, 2012 21:52:18 #
GeneM wrote:
These pics of Harbor Seals were taken on the Chisw... (show quote)
Nice pics, hope you enjoyed the voyage.
Nov 16, 2012 22:25:25 #
Birdguide wrote:
Nice pics, hope you enjoyed the voyage.
Yes, we enjoyed the voyage. 8 hours on a boat without getting sea sick and the food was good. We saw plenty out there. It was great! Thanks for looking.
Nov 17, 2012 08:56:04 #
Good photos Sir! I was there last year and also found it difficult to shoot from boat. The seals you have photographed are different than the all brown seals I saw.
Nov 17, 2012 09:17:52 #
JCook wrote:
Good photos Sir! I was there last year and also found it difficult to shoot from boat. The seals you have photographed are different than the all brown seals I saw.
Thanks, Jim. Because of the swells in the Gulf, my throw aways amounted to quite a few.
Are these the brown seals you saw? (click): http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50873-1.html
Nov 17, 2012 09:27:49 #
Yes they are! Northerns, Stellars I didn't realize there were different species. Really like your shots of them. Loved Alaska and can't wait to go back!
Nov 21, 2012 07:48:12 #
GeneM wrote:
These pics of Harbor Seals were taken on the Chisw... (show quote)
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 21, 2012 08:13:40 #
Jun 4, 2013 21:16:52 #
Jun 4, 2013 21:22:23 #
Kuranui wrote:
They all look as though they are smiling.
:) Yes they do. I thought the same thing when I first saw them. Its their natural look. Thanks for looking.
Jun 4, 2013 22:52:18 #
Jun 4, 2013 23:24:33 #
datsmar wrote:
very nice photo's
dave
dave
Thanks, Dave. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.
Jun 8, 2013 11:11:43 #
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