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FollowAn 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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ronjudyluv2travel
August 29, 2020
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.
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This photo was captured on the remote island of South Georgia, in the Antarctic Ocean.Time
Morning timeLighting
Only natural lightingEquipment
Canon 1DX, Canon 600mm f/4 lens, tripodInspiration
Seeing a male elephant seal go after another male seal was one of my bucket list items, and seeing it happen right in front of me while I had my camera all setup was a chance of a lifetime.Editing
Some colour correction and minor dodging and burningIn my camera bag
Canon 1DX, Canon 5D4, 600mm f/4, 300mm f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8Feedback
Be careful! The male elephant seal isn't interested in humans, but if you are between it and another male it will have no problems crushing you and/or your gear to get to that male. They can move very fast!