Monachus schauinslandi
Known to native Hawaiians as ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua, or "dog that runs in rough water", its scientific name is from Hugo Schauinsland, a German scienti...
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Known to native Hawaiians as ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua, or "dog that runs in rough water", its scientific name is from Hugo Schauinsland, a German scientist who discovered a skull on Laysan Island in 1899.[10] Its common name comes from short hairs on its head, said to resemble a monk.[3] The Hawaiian monk seals are adopted to be Hawaii's state mammal.
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olivegoreglad
May 13, 2022
It's hard to not choose everyone when their are so many good great photo's to choose from. You are all so very creative. Beautiful work and well done to all the creatives!😀
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Location
This photo was taken by Lehua rock in Hawaii. We did a sail trip, and stay over night, so that give us opportunity to do some scuba diving.Time
I think it was morning, but not sure anymore, I remember it was at 60 feet deep.Lighting
Using two strobe, connect with optic fiber to my flash. It help to get the color back.Equipment
A Nikon D7100, with a fisheye 10.6 mn, inside a sea&sea housing with 2 strobeInspiration
The monk seal are funny and curious, this one was turning around me to get my attention. I had few shot, but this one is the best.Editing
No much, small cropping, few light adjustment.In my camera bag
I use my fisheye must of the time when scuba diving.Feedback
Let animal come to you never chase them !
