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HarryC

The Beachmaster

The Beachmaster

An adult male elephant seal does not react kindly to another male in the area around his harem, and has the scars to prove he's earned his little spot on t...
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An adult male elephant seal does not react kindly to another male in the area around his harem, and has the scars to prove he's earned his little spot on the beach.
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Canon EOS-1D X

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Aperture 4/1 ISO 640 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 600/1

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Nov, 2016

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Awards

Hero Award

Contest Finalist in Colossal Wildlife Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Wildlife And Water Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in The Animal Kingdom Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Powerful Photo Contest

Member Selection Award

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Peer Award

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Absolute Masterpiece

+69

Superb Composition

+58

Top Choice

+57

Magnificent Capture

+37

Outstanding Creativity

+8

Superior Skill

+3

All Star

+2

Genius

Virtuoso

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Categories

amazing capture!

What a fearsome capture!

Absolutely powerful!

All the photo is in the eye of the seal

Nice shot

Terrific capture! Congratulations!

Marks of a warrior.

Awesome

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Now that is an angry face! Great capture.

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Excellent photo Harry! I love how you captured the elephant seal's intensity and anger - got my attention!!! Those scars are evidence of willingness to defend its territory.

Thanks so much for the kind words!

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Awesome capture .. certainly looks like he earned his title:-)

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