A spotted seal rests on a wet moss-covered rock at Gamov Cape, its dark eyes meeting the viewer directly. — Far East Marine Reserve, Primorsky Krai · September 2009

Direct Gaze on the Shore

A spotted seal hauls out on a wet rock at Gamov Cape in September, its gaze fixed directly at the photographer. Soft diffuse light and a telephoto lens compress the background coastal stones into a blur.

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Nikon D200400mmf/5.61/640sISO 4009 September 2009

Rocky Shoreline Rule Of Thirds Shallow Depth Of Field Autumn Overcast

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