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02/21/2004 08:39:01 PM · #1 |
My wife and I were out on the Columbia River near Kalama Washington today and we found this big guy (girl?) basking in the sun. I tried to get some decent shots, but I didn't have a tripod with me and it was very difficult with the boat constantly moving, hands shaking, etc. We eventually got pretty close, but I was surprised that some of the best shots were actually the longer shots that I hand-held at 350mm. Anyway, just thought some of you might like to see them. Any comments will certainly be welcome.
   
Message edited by author 2004-02-25 15:04:43.
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02/21/2004 08:45:57 PM · #2 |
great capture. Thanks for sharing.
If that is a girl I am going to like boys. |
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02/21/2004 09:27:55 PM · #3 |
| Super nice pics.Is (he)she a stellar sea lion? What great expression, a true sun worshiper |
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02/21/2004 09:33:42 PM · #4 |
| Wow. Wish I had a 350. I can't believe those are hand-held! Great shots. I miss seeing sea lions all the time. I just moved back east from California. |
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02/21/2004 10:55:26 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Dim7:
Super nice pics.Is (he)she a stellar sea lion? What great expression, a true sun worshiper |
Sorry, I don't know the actual species. This one is in the Columbia River approximately 65 miles from the ocean. They seem to follow the smelt runs upriver every year. Last year the platform this one is on was covered with them, and there were lots more in the water. Unfortunately I didn't have a camera then. I should be able to get more photos, hopefully better ones, sometime soon.
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02/23/2004 01:29:28 AM · #6 |
| your pix are great! it has been a long time since i saw photos of this type, i normally see such photos on magazines and exhibits! your photos strike my imagination to create photos as inspired by what i've seen. |
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02/23/2004 03:30:26 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by soltierra:
your pix are great! it has been a long time since i saw photos of this type, i normally see such photos on magazines and exhibits! your photos strike my imagination to create photos as inspired by what i've seen. |
I am glad that you enjoyed them. Thank you very much for your comments, they are much appreciated.
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