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Sand Storms


Sand Storms
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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3069 W: 231 N: 5857] (19698)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-02-12
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Powershot S1-IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-16 11:09
Viewed: 760
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo was taken at the Ano Nuevo State Reserve.

It was a bright sunny day, warm by February standards (almost 70 degrees F, 20 degrees C). Lying side by side on the beach were over 4000 elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) soaking up the sun.
Throughout the rookery erupted small sand flurries like the ones seen in this photo. The ranger said that no one knows for sure why the elephant seals throw sand on themselves with the help of their flippers. One theory is that they are covering themselves with sand to protect themselves from sunburn. Any other theories out there???
wallhalla15, pablominto, livios, scottevers7, samos, red45, extramundi has marked this note useful
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Hi Manyee,
a very good picture of the sun bathing elephant seals,
I have also heard the theory about sand cover.
Well composed, good POV and details.
Well done.

Hi Manyee,
this is wonderful, I've never seen such a colony with my own eyes.
I like the "action" here, throwing the sand - that's so nice, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Manyee,
Wow! Action and laziness all in the same capture! interesting composition, excellent definition... Good colours and lighting!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2006-02-16 20:05]

Manyee, from me, no theory.

Anyway, a great capture. I do enjoy pov. Great composition.

An unusual and unique image.

Hi Manyee,
A really neat shot! Unique moment you have captured. Exposure looks great. Nice colors, sharp detail, great depth...Well done!
Scott

"Ditto" to all of the above! Love the arc of sand. Great capture.

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  • samos Gold Star Critiquer [C: 82 W: 4 N: 2] (39)
  • [2006-02-17 2:31]

Hi Manyee very wonterful photo you capture of this seals very clear with nice colours thanks have a good weekend regards Stavros

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8007] (26809)
  • [2006-02-17 4:24]

Hello Manyee!

Great picture of this happy colony. Great idea to photograph some action here. Sands storms added dynamic to your shot for sure. Good moment and place :-)

Hello Manyee,
beautiful natural shot - very clear and colorful. Great composition and great details. Natural colors and great lighting too. Well done and thank you.

Well captured Manyee,
Good detail, colours and very sharp.
Composition and exposure are good. Good POV and framing.
Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the week.

Hi Manyee,
Great image of elethant seals and very well captured of moment,
excellent POV, nice and natural colours.
Thanks for sharing!

It is a very interesting capture.
The repetition on the shapes create a great composition, and the moment captured is very nice. The motion on the sand is perfect. TFS :)

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2006-02-21 16:42]

Great timing, you succeeded to freeze the action but keep the impression of motion. Excellent capture!
Gabi

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