jonwestaway

Sealed with a Kiss

Sealed with a Kiss

While watching the seals at Kaiyukan, Osaka Aquarium. These 2 seals came together and appeared to embrace and then kiss. I was lucky enough to capture this on c...
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While watching the seals at Kaiyukan, Osaka Aquarium. These 2 seals came together and appeared to embrace and then kiss. I was lucky enough to capture this on camera. Unfortunately the picture isn't as sharp as I'd like it to be due mainly to the low light (no flash aloud) and metre thick glass.

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camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

settings

settings

Aperture f/2.8 ISO 8000 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 100/1

upload_date

upload_date

Apr, 2016

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603

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+113

Awards

Peer Award

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Superb Composition

+11

Top Choice

+5

Magnificent Capture

+1

All Star

Superior Skill

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

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wow, this is just an amazing shot!!! Perfect timing!!

Beautiful kiss!

Thanks Jenny. I also love how one seal appears to be embracing its lover.

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