A female Elephant seal Mirounga angustirostris

Gayle Shaw

OMG! Fantastic image, so perfectly focused, awesome work!

coffeetea

awesome capture of this lovely baby face :))

midzing

what a great capture,,,, well done!

Aurora

Great pic, love it, and the expression is priceless. Good job!

RonniLeigh

Wow I love this what a awesome capture this is outstanding.

nikspix

Wow! What a great shot this is! I love the expression on the seal’s face. Too cool.

Arlene Zapata

Great capture, she almost dosen’t look real!

kitlew

This is Perfect! Wonderful! I love it. Must add to my favourites

conilouz

look them eyes,, great job

littlemissgiggles

oh my, its eyes are almost scary but this is a cute seal indeed

khosie

Absolute classic. Great shot!

KittenGirl

wow that lady has some big eyes and not to mention a big mouth – well done on this brilliant capture – this is going to my faves

Mia1

That is hilarious. What an awesome shot.

lance leopold

A fabulous image!!!!

Bonnie Taylor ...

A face you’ve got to love! I’m amazed at every wonderful detail of this crisp, clear photo—the big bright eyes, the sharp little teeth, those wiry whiskers, and of course that winning smile! First class, Eyal, and so good to see you here! Welcome!

Catalin Soare

Love it!

Damiend

I love the expression in her face, it’s like she wants to talk to you. Great image.

Holly Werner

Adorable. Great capture.

Dimf

a Brilliant image you captured here.

Coralie Plozza

great shot…. interesting to see inside a seals mouth ..lol

Hiroko

...what a darling, it’s a perfect photo!!

Nicole Pearce

Love this.

Cadence

Haha! What a terrific capture! You don’t get to see an image like this everyday! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa Kenny

OMG !! Those eyes are fantastic ~ no, this photo is fantastic !!

cdwork

Superb capture

Jessica-June B...

It almost looks fake! Great crisp image, good job!

davidmilne

Focused as good as it gets,great image!!

photoeyes

Awesome work Eyal, it’s good to see you here.

stevenlove

Excellent clarity. Those eyes are almost like mirrors. Looks like she’s irritated by your presence.

Jenny Haskey

Love this image! What a great shot such perfect detail, fab colour and perfect composition Eyal!

Julie Langford

Oh My Word – what an amazing shot. This is exceptional. A great capture indeed.

TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

Oh this is FANTASTIC!!!! Great Photo :-)

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you all for the responses thus far.. I’m so glad you like it and I appreciate all the comments.

Naomi Frost

OMG..this is fabulous. What an amazing capture. You must be really proud of this shot!!

Cindy Perrinj...

Amazing!!!

Kathie Nichols

Outstanding photography Eyal!

Colin Tobin

Wonderful expression.
Great work!

Sherri Hamilton

Those big eyes would melt anybody’s heart, awesome work!

Eyal Nahmias

These comments are wonderful.. Thanks for all the thoughts and feedback thus far.

janik

Excellent.

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Janik

leapyearbrian

Lovely comp and capture

Kurt Tutschek

what a convincing portrait. great shot!

Torfinn Johann...

Cute! Excellent shot!

Nikki Mulkern

Wow!!! This is brilliant, amazing focus, perfect capture!

Peter Hardy

Great photo and pin sharp exelent.

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you Peter, Nikki,Turfinn, tuko,leapyearbrian.. I appreciate all the comments

Klaudy Krbata

wow, excellent moment

Luuezz

very nice indeed great closeup

Eyal Nahmias

klaudy krbata, Luuezz, Thanks for the comments..

Lucindawind

oh oh I think hes yellnig at you .. fantastic shot !

Eyal Nahmias

Lucindawind, thanks for the comment…Yes she’s telling me to get the hell out of her place….

Buddy Sears

Wow! Love this one.

Eyal Nahmias

Buddy, thanks for the comment

Nicole Goggins

fantastic capture!

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you Nicole

Luis Correia

Great capture,so cute

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you Luis

Natalie Mason

Wow, what a capture! Look at those beautiful eyes!

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Natalie, Much appreciated..

Terry Best

What a cool shot.
Focus is perfect.

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Terry

Antoine Dagobert

Fantastic shot Maestro!

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Antoine, for the comment and for adding it to your favorites…

Tanya B. Schro...

Wow, this is very intense. Woudn’t want to get toooo close!

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Tanya… I love getting close to these animals. This shot was taken from 4 feet away.

Judith Winde

What a great shot! She looks like she’s talking to you :-)

Eyal Nahmias

Rhody, she was talking to me. saying in her polite and senitive way “Get the hell out of here” So after renegotiations and some tea and fish we became friends…

ginny

lovely

susan davies

wonderful capture, and what adorable eyes

Eyal Nahmias

rockinsue, Much appreciated…

Christophe Testi

Great shot! Well done.

Steve Axford

What a great look! Beautiful eyes.

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you Christof and Chris

ECGardner

That’s just awesome. I love her expression and the close crop. She’s full of personality.

socalgirl

Great picture.

Eyal Nahmias

ECGardner, socalgirl, Thanks for the comments and feedback

Elizabeth Burton

Awsome capture!!! Such a cute little face I never would have guessed she was warding off intruders…lol

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you Lizard911 :-)

Gerard Rotse

This is a great shot, so sharp.

aneta

fantastic capture!

Eyal Nahmias

aneta & froggie, Thank you!!!

studiofascino

wow! what a shot!

Eyal Nahmias

studiofascino, Thank you!

Mark Tisdale

Oh wow, this just brings a smile to your face!

Eyal Nahmias

Mark.. I’m glad I could bring a smile to your face.. Thanks..

Lisa Trainer

What amazing detail, you’ve captured the soul of this elephant seal

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Lisa for the wonderful comment

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks Lisa for the wonderful comment

gabryshak

i would make this as my own profile pic as well ~ dramatic wonderful capture, great detail and emotion

Eyal Nahmias

gabryshak, thanks…

Melissa Carroll

of this is a great shot.
love the eyes reflection.

Eyal Nahmias

Melissa, Thanks, I appreciate it. :-)

Madeline M. A...

Beautiful Capture!!

sanne

wow this is excellent work

Eyal Nahmias

madeline & sanne, Thank you. I truly appreciated your comments. :-)

Heather Rivet...

outstanding..

Trace Lowe

Perfect!

Eyal Nahmias

Heather Rivet, thank you.
Trace, Thanks for th comment and the purchase. I truly appreciate it :-)

Mohsen Bayramn...

Very nicely done!

funkyfacestudio

Fantastic shot, It’s so cute and the reflections in the eyes are so cool.

judymin

This face tells me do not approach! Fantastic photo and I heard these seals have quite the nasty smell lol! But, you are so lucky to have seen them, wow!

Tabitha Borges

like how she seem to be saying listen

CheekyRach

LOOK AT THAT GOB… lol. LOVE THE IMAGE WAS PERFECTLY CAPTURED. WELL DONE.

Herkissable

love it! the eyes are awesome

Elenne Boothe

OH SHE IS SO CUTE. THEM EYES WOW!!!!!!

Gene Praag

Wonderful capture…Love them eyes!

Eyal Nahmias

moshen, Thank you!
unkyfacestudio, Thanks, The eyes of the seal are so big and dark, the reflections are captured beautifuly.
judymin,, Yes it sais in it’s own way… Stay away. And yes they do smell. A mixture of fish, wet fur, seaweed and salt..
tabitha, CheekyRach,, Herkissable, helenne & gene, THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS. Much appreciated.

ApeArt

cute!

Darlene Marrya...

Awww such big beautiful eyes…what a great shot!

itsallgoodamanda

so stunning Nothing makes me more jaw dropped.totally in awe of gods animals,i never get over the glory of it all

paulevelin

oh my…(so slow of me)
OUTSTANDING

Lori Honour

Captured beautifully!

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you all for the support and wonderful comments.

chriso

Wondeful image the focus is perfect.

Jan Cartwright

Congratulations, Eyal! I’ve always admired this shot – it’s wonderful!

Heather Morris

Beautiful, Eyal! Well done and congrats!

coffeebean

Stunning work. I love the personality of this beautiful animal, you’ve caught her so well

Tanya Bright

Lovely shot. You captured this perfectly.

Eyal Nahmias

chriso, Thank you. Much appreciated.
Jan, Thanks for the congrats. (image is a winner in the “natural Development” group).
Heather, Thanks for the feedback and the congrats..
coffeebean, Thank you very much. Your comment is much appreciated.
Tanya, Thank you!

bobbymcleod

this has to be one of the cutest seal shots i’ve seen in a while…looks like it was done with a flash as the details in the mouth are well lit and full of color…lovely image!

Ismail Basymeleh

It is a well captured photograph. Where is it Eyal you took this photo? Is it in your areas?

Jaxybelle

wonderful

dorka31

Fantastic shot! I like it a lot :)

Eyal Nahmias

bobby, thanks for the comment and complement. Much appreciated.
ismail,
Thank you. This image was taken near San Semion in California. There is a part where tourist do not go, and is my favorites spot where I can mingle with hundreds of seals and no other humans around.. Quite a place.
jaxxbelle & dorka311, Thanks for the comments and support.

Lisa G. Putman

Fantastic image! Congrats on the Natural Developments selection!

Marvin Tunstall

great shot…

Kathie Nichols

A wonderful capture Eyal, such excellent clarity, and those eyes…she’s so beautiful!!

Eyal Nahmias

Thank you for all the comments, congrats and feedbacks, I’ve been with guests for the last few days and were not able to thank and reply to many.. So please accept my apologies. :-)

Idil

OMG! This is such a perfect capture! I just love that face!

Eyal Nahmias

idil, Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.

Kasia Nowak

I simply love this shot

Ruth Kauffman

What a GREAT capture, Eyal!! Almost kissin close!! LOL

MarissaBillings

amazing

Julie Langford

Congratulations on making the Natural Developments group – Love this image

Anne Staub

Excellent!

Macky

Congrats on your place in the Natural Developments competition Eyal!!!

Despot

Congratulations on being a finalist, nice photo.

Dolf

Congratulations on securing a place in the Natural Developments comp! Great work!

bonalexander

FABULOUS!

nikki75

brilliant capture.

Kate Adams

Beautiful capture

geosgurl

aww what a cutie! great shot!

Mui-Ling Teh

She’s so cute!

Kate Adams

Beautiful Techs.

Janie Oliver

absolutely wonderful.

Ryan Abboud

Nice Capture

mingtees

awesome shot!

stephaniek

So adorable!! What a great opportunity and great photos!

Eyal Nahmias

Thanks to all who commented this photo…. :-)

Jo Hoden

great shot

Diana Forgione

awesome shot i love seals

Jesse Hemstra-...

This is a great great photo you’ve taken when this unsuspecting animal.

Great work!

Sarah McKoy

Let me add my kudos to the rest, by saying each and everytime I saw this photo in Animal Kingdom, it brought a big smile to my face. I still does. It’s so darn cute.

Mariaan Krog

Absolutely fabulous You caught the essence of her agitation brilliant here Al!

Mariaan Krog

Absolutely fabulous You caught the essence of her agitation brilliant here Eyal!

Dayonda

She’s very pretty, and you took a fantastic photo of her.

Visual Inspi...

wow.. this is gorgeous! rhonda :0)

raymondo

thanks sending the seal over. WOW.

Carisma

Congratulations Eyal !!! Your baby seal is always a winner!!!!

Macky

Congrats Eyal for making the top 10 (Animal Photography Group)

KerrieT

Absolutely adorable! Great capture!

Janell Rufiange

haha great capture!!! amazing!

ryenart

Great portrait, perfect timing! Well done Eyal!

JBendeth

OUTSTANDING ….. JB

Louise Robinson, 3 days ago

Gorgeous! Great shot!