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Canon 7D; EFS 10-22 @16mm
f/9.0, ISO 160
0.25 sec

I had intended to shoot sunset at Pigeon Point Lighthouse last nite but the good light took the evening off. So the next day, we headed south on Hwy 1 and took a wildlife tour of California's elephant seals. This seal pup was all by his lonesome, but seemed to ham it up by when I picked up my camera.

Canon 7D
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4 shot wide open
1/400 sec
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO 100

Ano Nuevo State Park, California.

This male elephant seal was doing his best to look his best in front of his harem. Males weight up to 4000-5000 lbs, compared to the pups who are born at 75 pounds, fatten up to 300 lbs on mother's milk for 2-3 months, then are left to fend for themselves. The ranger led 3-mile wildlife walk was a great way to spend family time on the weekend.

Canon 7D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 shot wide open
0.001 sec
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO 100

Prairie oaks silhouetted against a clear sunset.

Canon 7D
EF 24-70mm f/2.8 @ 28mm
Exposure 1/13 sec
f/9.0, ISO 100
No polarizer, no ND filters

The search for good sunset light continues. My buddy Sid and I got to enjoy this color-filled cove one Sunday evening. I climbed onto a wet boulder and managed to precariously balance my tripod (and self) on its slippery slopes. We were set to hit Sand Harbor in Nevada for sunset, but ended up on the coast. Here is Sid's take. I'll take this little cove as a backup plan anytime.

Canon 7D
EFS 10-22mm @17mm
f/10.0, 5 sec
ISO 100
Exposure Bias +1/3 EV
LEE 2 stop soft GND