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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Mark Nadler on April 05, 2019, 04:59:31 pm

Title: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Post by: Mark Nadler on April 05, 2019, 04:59:31 pm

Comments and critiques are welcomed.

Below is some info on this critter.  If you are interested then please read:

"The ancient Hawaiian name was "llio holo I ka uaua" meaning "dog that runs in rough water." The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world,
and the rarest seal or sea lion in US waters. Weighing between 375-450 pounds (170-205 kg) and 7-7.5 feet (2.1-2.3 m) in length, females are slightly larger than males. Pups are 35 pounds
(16 kg) at birth and 3 feet (1 m) long. Silvery-grey colored backs with lighter creamy coloration on their underside; newborns are black. Additional light patches and red and green tinged coloration from attached algae are common. The back of the animals may become darker with age, especially in males. Monk seals are known to live between 25-30 years."  This quote is from The Marine Mammal Center of California.

mark

Title: Re: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Post by: Mark20D on April 12, 2019, 01:11:07 pm

Thanks for sharing. 

Title: Re: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Post by: francois on April 17, 2019, 04:18:09 am

Interesting info… I quite like the relaxed attitude of that seal.
Well seen.

Title: Re: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Post by: Mark Nadler on April 19, 2019, 11:05:52 am

Mark and francois, thanks viewing and commenting.  Francois, I probably spent about two hours watching
this seal before it went into this pose. 

mark

Title: Re: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Post by: francois on April 22, 2019, 05:30:42 am

Quote from: Mark Nadler on April 19, 2019, 11:05:52 am

Mark and francois, thanks viewing and commenting.  Francois, I probably spent about two hours watching
this seal before it went into this pose. 

mark

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