The Things Ya Find On The Boat Ramp

SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
edited June 11, 2005 in Wildlife
For the last few years we have had a special visitor to our town who has affectionately been named HENRY, because he was first noted on the water front at Point Henry :D

Henry just turns up when he wants, and he decides which beach he will choose, and where he will stay for a few days........this week he decided he was coming to TOWN whoooooohoooo :clap :clap so he parked himself up on the boat ramp at the Geelong Yacht Club, right next to two small Dingys and there he sits where ever he wants of course :rofl

Now is this one gorgeous face or what :rofl ......enjoy....... Skippy (Australia)

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  • digismiledigismile Registered Users Posts: 955 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Nice shot!thumb.gif I like the low angle of the shot and the DOF. Henry looks like he's giving you a wink, the big flirt! As far as cute is concerned, my wife says he's no Mel Gibson ...

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    I'd like to see...
    ...a shot of you taking this shot!

    Perfect.thumb.gifthumb.gif
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Doesn't Look Like Mel ???
    digismile wrote:
    Nice shot!thumb.gif I like the low angle of the shot and the DOF. Henry looks like he's giving you a wink, the big flirt! As far as cute is concerned, my wife says he's no Mel Gibson ...

    Regards, Brad
    Cause he looks like Mel, can't ya see that Ozzie look?? eek7.gif
    I got right down close to him, but far enough away incase he attacked me, I only had to run once, he would weigh easily a couple of ton and he's a big buggar too........ he was pretending to sleep, but I saw that one-eyed wink thing happening rolleyes1.gif ...... Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hey Ric
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    ...a shot of you taking this shot!

    Perfect.thumb.gifthumb.gif
    Well close your eyes.......picture this...... nice sunny day...... water is calm......seal is up on the ramp lazing in the sun..... he shuts his eyes.....so I figure I'll sneak up a little closer.......one eye opens.......he raises himself up......I take the camera away from my face......smile drops off my face......look of terror quickly takes over......Henry decides I've pissed him off bigtime..... Skippy runs like there's no tomorrow between the Yachts on the deck..... Henry is in persuite..... game over :D

    Now how was that rolleyes1.gif he really frightened me when he came after me, but it was a great experience, and no I didn't have to change my pants when I got back to work :lol4 :lol Skippy (Australia)
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Outstanding shot Skippy. clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    They can move fast
    Skippy wrote:
    Well close your eyes.......picture this...... nice sunny day...... water is calm......seal is up on the ramp lazing in the sun..... he shuts his eyes.....so I figure I'll sneak up a little closer.......one eye opens.......he raises himself up......I take the camera away from my face......smile drops off my face......look of terror quickly takes over......Henry decides I've pissed him off bigtime..... Skippy runs like there's no tomorrow between the Yachts on the deck..... Henry is in persuite..... game over :D

    Now how was that rolleyes1.gif he really frightened me when he came after me, but it was a great experience, and no I didn't have to change my pants when I got back to work :lol4 :lol Skippy (Australia)

    When they want to! And they are heavy, and they do BITE! I've never seen them go after people, mostly it's the males fighting off interlopers on "their" territory. (Protecting "their" females) But he's all alone... I'm really surprised he came after you.

    What a great movie clip that would have made rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Anyway, a great portrait of Henry indeed!
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited June 10, 2005
    Great shot Skippy thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif I'm surprised you didn't try to macro him.....Laughing.gifrolleyes1.gif

    I loved your story about him opening his eye, once you got close, and him getting up and chasing you. That would definitely win a prize on the Funniest Home Video show :lol

    You are right about their size :uhoh One of those bad boys could flatten you like a pancake eek7.gif Glad you were fast on your feet....lol


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  • 4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    What a cool shot. KPOTD for sure.. Your enthusiasm is infectious Maxine, thnxs for sharing.
  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    That is a fantastic way to shoot that guy. I agree, Kodak would be proud, IMO.

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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,256 moderator
    edited June 10, 2005
    Skippy wrote:
    Now is this one gorgeous face or what rolleyes1.gif ......enjoy....... Skippy
    Yes it is, and so is your photo. Good job! I would highly suggest that you submit this with all speed to all the PODT spots you can. This is a winner. thumb.gif
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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Great Shot, what a face :D

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Thanks Harry
    Harryb wrote:
    Outstanding shot Skippy. clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
    I figured if I can't catch a bird in flight a Seal on a boat ramp is just gonna have to do rolleyes1.gif ...........it's da face.......ya gotta love da face :D
    Take Care Harry..... Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hey there Dee
    Dee wrote:
    When they want to! And they are heavy, and they do BITE! I've never seen them go after people, mostly it's the males fighting off interlopers on "their" territory. (Protecting "their" females) But he's all alone... I'm really surprised he came after you.

    What a great movie clip that would have made rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif

    Anyway, a great portrait of Henry indeed!
    Hmmmmmm narrrrrr I'll give the movie career a miss thanks :lol4
    Yup he's a big ole boy .......hmmmm I should phone .
    Hey that's a thought I should ring up Roy D Mercer and ask just how big an ole boy he really is rolleyes1.gif Take Care Dee...... Skippy (Australia)
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  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Great shot Skippy
    Yes great face looks to me like he's smiling and winking
    Comp and exp is quite spiffy, Skippy rolleyes1.gif I made a funny :D
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hi Ya Steve
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Great shot Skippy thumb.gifthumb.gifthumb.gif I'm surprised you didn't try to macro him.....Laughing.gifrolleyes1.gif

    I loved your story about him opening his eye, once you got close, and him getting up and chasing you. That would definitely win a prize on the Funniest Home Video show :lol

    You are right about their size :uhoh One of those bad boys could flatten you like a pancake eek7.gif Glad you were fast on your feet....lol


    Steve
    Your not wrong Steve ....... Henry would easy weight a couple of ton, he is not little, those two boats up on the ramp he was laying next to were the same length as he was....he'd squish me easily, I'm only a shorty, he'd drop me with one flipper tied behind his back for sure :lol
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Thanks 4labs
    4labs wrote:
    What a cool shot. KPOTD for sure.. Your enthusiasm is infectious Maxine, thnxs for sharing.
    Nobody knows why he keeps coming back, obviously he likes it or he would keep visiting us, but at first when he started visited they thought he might be ill, but nope it just Henry does what Henry wants, whenever Henry wants rolleyes1.gif

    Take Care......... Skippy (Australia)
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Skippy wrote:
    I figured if I can't catch a bird in flight a Seal on a boat ramp is just gonna have to do yelrotflmao.gif ...........it's da face.......ya gotta love da face icon10.gif
    Take Care Harry..... Skippy (Australia)
    Yeah but the idea is for you to catch the subject, not the other way around.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hi ya Ginger_55
    ginger_55 wrote:
    That is a fantastic way to shoot that guy. I agree, Kodak would be proud, IMO.

    ginger
    The last time Henry was in town the Wild Life people had to set up 24hr protection for him, this time because of where he is people can't really get to him to annoy him........he has a beautiful face, they always remind me of puppy dog faces......thanks for looking Ginger........ Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hi Ya David
    David_S85 wrote:
    Yes it is, and so is your photo. Good job! I would highly suggest that you submit this with all speed to all the PODT spots you can. This is a winner. thumb.gif
    Awww shucks David.......what can I say.....*blush*blush*
    Ya can't help but love a face like that now can ya?
    I don't think you can take a bad picture of a great face, the seal is in excellent condition, I enjoy seeing him each time he comes to visit.

    Hopefully next time he visits I will have a much bigger lens so I don't have to get too close to him rolleyes1.gif I mean a girl can only run so far will a backpack and camera gear hanging around her neck ya know :lol4 Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Hi Ya Ed
    ehughes wrote:
    Great Shot, what a face :D

    Ed
    Ed his is just gorgeous, he even stuck his tongue out at me at one stage eek7.gif
    Hmmmmmm maybe he was sussing me out.......figured if he sucked me in with da cute face look, and pocking his tongue out I'd come close enough for him to scare the daylights out of ne_nau.gif well he was right rolleyes1.gif it worked :lol

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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Sweet Skippy and 15524779-Ti.gif KPOTD materialthumb.gif
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
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    Thank You John
    John Mueller wrote:
    Sweet Skippy and 15524779-Ti.gif KPOTD materialthumb.gif
    Henry is one cool Seal......I think he enjoys all the attention he gets when he visits, it was only about 6 months ago that he visited, and Im sure he will be back this summer too....thank you for your comment..... Skippy (Australia)
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  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Great shot Maxine.thumb.gif Excellent exposure and comp.
  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Great shot Skippy. Excellent definition thumb.gif

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  • SusanBSusanB Registered Users Posts: 281 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    That shot sure captures his character with that left eye like that.eek7.gif :uhoh Nice capture with good detail, color and expression.thumb.gif Good story too.thumb.gif


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  • Maple LeafMaple Leaf Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited June 11, 2005
    What if he gets a cold?
    digismile wrote:
    Nice shot!thumb.gif I like the low angle of the shot and the DOF. Henry looks like he's giving you a wink, the big flirt! As far as cute is concerned, my wife says he's no Mel Gibson ...

    Regards,
    Brad
    Wow! Obvious Canon closeup, Skippy. Your 20D sure does an awesome job.
    You must be ecstatic about the camera. That kind of dSLR shooting sure leaves us prosumers sitting in the back seats of the theatre. mwink.gif But who'se complaining...I am more than comfortable just looking at 'pro' shots like yours.

    Keep posting, Skippy...I know everyone, like myself, is always on the lookout for your postings from the 20D.

    Bob
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Thanks Khaos
    Khaos wrote:
    Great shot Maxine.thumb.gif Excellent exposure and comp.
    And that Face........ya just gotta love da face......he is adorable for a Seal that is rolleyes1.gif Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Thanks BigAl
    BigAl wrote:
    Great shot Skippy. Excellent definition thumb.gif

    regards
    alan
    He was a big ole boy.......... I can see why all the girl seals go for him, how could ya not love that face hu iloveyou.gif

    I see now why people shoot in RAW...... I was always shooting in JPG, but now I shoot in RAW, it does give you more room to fix things during processing.

    Thanks for looking........... Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Thanks Susan
    SusanB wrote:
    That shot sure captures his character with that left eye like that.eek7.gif :uhoh Nice capture with good detail, color and expression.thumb.gif Good story too.thumb.gif


    Susan
    He was half asleep, doing that one eye open thing, then he'd lay back down, then you'd see one eye open to see what I was up to , till I obviously annoyed him enough for him to take off after me :D

    Usually you cant get close to him at all because the Wild Life people usually set up a 24 hour watch over him to make sure no-one annoys or hurts him.

    Thanks for the comment......... Skippy (Australia)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Heyyyyyyy Bob
    Maple Leaf wrote:
    Wow! Obvious Canon closeup, Skippy. Your 20D sure does an awesome job.
    You must be ecstatic about the camera. That kind of dSLR shooting sure leaves us prosumers sitting in the back seats of the theatre. mwink.gif But who'se complaining...I am more than comfortable just looking at 'pro' shots like yours.

    Keep posting, Skippy...I know everyone, like myself, is always on the lookout for your postings from the 20D.

    Bob
    I love my Canon 20D and all the lenses I have thus far clap.gif
    There is so much to learn Bob, but I feel I have far more keepers with this gear :D
    I'm really looking forward to my trip to USA in another 7-8 weeks time.
    Hope to come home with a mess of images that will make me happy rolleyes1.gif
    Take Care Bob........... Skippy (Australia)
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