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16-FEB-2007 Dan Ng

Battle of the Pinnipeds

San Mateo County, CA

Two bull elephant seals battle for mating rights at Ano Nuevo State Reserve. At 5,000 - 6,000 pounds, they are the largest pinniped in the world.

This is the peak of the breeding season and I was fortunate to get a spot on the docent-led tour...the only way to see these magnificent mammals up close.

When the staff noticed I was here for photography, they allowed me to remain a little longer and return with another tour. Lucky me!

Canon EOS 5D
1/250s f/7.1 at 400.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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coaster19-Feb-2007 04:39
Terrific composition and capture.
Emmanuel Panagiotakis18-Feb-2007 22:34
Very nice and good timing in this picture
Richard Calmes18-Feb-2007 14:06
Cool shot! Great catch! V
Simon Chandler18-Feb-2007 04:50
Excellent image.
Guest 18-Feb-2007 04:21
How cool! What a thing to see!
Laryl18-Feb-2007 03:14
good shot!
Pixel Shooter18-Feb-2007 02:46
awesome behavioural shot! V
Bryan Murahashi18-Feb-2007 02:45
Excellent capture. They are a sight to see. V
Peter Stahl18-Feb-2007 00:27
Terrific. GMV.
Fong Lam17-Feb-2007 12:25
Outstanding capture, Dan. Vote
Guest 17-Feb-2007 10:38
great shot, well done.
Eric Carrère17-Feb-2007 07:02
Excellent photo work :o)
V...
Dave Wixx17-Feb-2007 06:21
I might be there next month. I'd love to be able to get some of these shots.
Liz Bickel17-Feb-2007 06:13
Cool shot. You were indeed very lucky to have this opportunity.
NealyBob17-Feb-2007 05:22
Excellent shot of these big brutes Dan~! v
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