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| Nikon D7000, 200mm (28-200), 1/1000, f/5.6, ISO 400, cropped and retouched |
The sea lions were a study in harsh lighting. They’re outdoors in an area with little shade. Further, their tank was being cleaned (to the considerable chagrin of the largest among them), and with most of the water gone the sun reflecting off the walls and bottom of the enclosure made good exposures a real challenge. All the pictures in this set have been treated to a level adjustment of one kind or another.
Still, the sea lions make great subjects. Proper exposure brings out their textures, slick if they’re wet and furry if they’re dry.
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| Nikon D7000, 135mm (28-200), 1/1250, f/9, ISO 400, cropped and retouched |
As with people, look for shots of animals interacting. It brings out personality that you might not see in individuals by themselves.
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| Nikon D7000, 42mm (28-200), 1/500, f/11, ISO 400, cropped and retouched |
This was a fun shot. The water wasn’t quite deep enough for the large sea lion to make it back up to the rocks. Though his attempt made a splash. Literally.
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| Nikon D7000, 135mm (28-200), 1/800, f/5.6, ISO 400, cropped and retouched |
The last one is my favorite of the set. This sea lion looks so comfy and happy swimming around.
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