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Underwater shot of a young sea lion - taken while snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands, the (last) islands where animals don't (yet) fear the human kind.

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Alexander Yates says:

AMAZING! Seeing these while diving in the Galapagos was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. You are right of course, on land and in water, the animals in the Galapagos have not yet learned to fear people!

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Alive in Calgary says:

very cool
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Cryptiabydagmar says:

Love it!

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Alevega says:

good capture!

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clone101 says:

Nice capture!
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Milena T. says:

YES!!!
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Michael Layefsky says:

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Scott Foy says:

Excellent shot!

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Mirm says:

Great capture! I never made a picture under water! And once I want to go to the Galapagos Islands too. Must be georgeous!

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ucumari says:

Wonderful!
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 WimKok says:

GREAT!

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gari.baldi says:

cute

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

becky lou says:

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Åsta says:

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Love the colors and expression!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

billadler says:

What a great photograph!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kikilekoala says:

Lovely sea lion ! Great shot !
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Scandiholegg says:

great shot ever!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

tassiesim says:

great shot , such a interesting seal,
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

@rmando says:

:-))) Yes!!!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgie Sharp says:

Great shot - found in explore
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

airchayes [deleted] says:

beautiful animal portrait - great catch!!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lanier67 says:

fantastic catch
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - back in India again :-) says:

Cool
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

3rd foundation says:

Wonderful color tone and vignette on that image.

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Excellent portrait. So beautiful. Excellent.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

LaserGuided says:

I do! What a cute creature. wonderful catch!
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

The Norwegian says:

fantastic!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mr_la_rue says:

Great stuff! I found this on the Explore main page.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

shinichiro* says:

Fantastic! Nice shot!!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mtchm says:

Thanks all for your comments !
First time I'm on the main page :o)

Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lecercle says:

you should be proud , this is brilliant, no other way to describe it.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

wonderful pic I love the contrast of the deep blue background & the beige & browns of the seal.......a fave
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

iz_a [deleted] says:

deep blue - i love it! it's great pic. wonderful capture and she or he has so sad eyes .**From the C&F group**
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

myjuditz says:

Superb capture!
Lucky photographer!
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

abstract_effects says:

Beautiful!! well caught

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

aquadiver says:

I'm going to the Galapagos next spring. You help me stay inspired!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

zanettco ( Back and slowly recovering! ) says:

Cutie!!!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

kcowekung says:

Wow theres a place i must visit....
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

EnoMetis says:

Oh he's lovely
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff__ says:

Clear and crisp detail. A fun and ejoyable photo!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

* Thierry * says:

wow !!
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Sekator says:

great shot! fantastic crop and colours....bravo!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Constantelevitation / Back To Reality says:

great picture. so sweet
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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

ŽakQ100 says:

Nice capture! :-)))

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

p e t i t e C h o s e says:

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stunning creature and photo ! fave.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

m o o s e y says:

i say yes!

thanks for the photo :]
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Robby Edwards says:

Wonderful capture! Great composition and clarity. Well done.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

joshbousel says:

I think he wants me to take him home with me.

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

nightmares_n_fairy_tales says:

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephie189 says:

Yes! Great title and capture!

I saw this in Beauty is in the *Eye* of the Beholder!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

hermeti says:

this is soooo cooool! qhat a great capture! timing is the key to greatness and you've certainly achieved it here!

another fav.

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Congratulations for making the Explore Page, and thanks for posting it in the Explore Page pool. It's an adorable shot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

catbagan says:

Score 7/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

iM Khan { AWAY } says:

Score 9/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mliebenberg says:

Superb! Well done!
Score 10/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

joel duggan says:

Fun picture.
Score 8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tinou bao says:

cool photo because i know how it was taken, but just looking at i have to give it a lower score. obviously you can't direct a sea lion to pose :-)

Score 5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mtchm says:

tinou bao,

I just can't understand your comment and the reason why you score my shot at 5/10. Such a score deserves some justification. Thanks
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

tinou bao says:

i'm just saying the photo just looks like a snapshot of a sea lion. it's like me taking a snapshot of my dog. but i realize that when you're underwater taking photos you dont get much chance to compose your subject. so while i like the photograph i'm scoring it low because it's just a "snapshot" photo. maybe 5 was too low..maybe 6..fyi, my scoreing:

5 good snapshot
6 good idea, but missing something...
7 very good - good composition, lighting, etc.
8 awesome photo
9 really, really great..original idea, composition, etc.
10 wow, a photograph i could never take
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Lupin le vorace says:

Really superb capture!!! Great title too!!!! I love it!!!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Tut99 (Roger) says:

Terrific shot!
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mtchm says:

Thanks Lupin and Roger for your invitations !
Thanks all for your comments and faves !

Happy that you like this shot - taking it was a wonderful experience :o)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

serni says:

lovely photo; so expressive!

(thank you for the invitation and the favorite :-))
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

patries71 says:

Really really great shot!
Seen in Spectacular Animals.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

geoftheref says:

curious wee fella
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

operator_cs says:

my fave:-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

RottieLover♥ says:

Wow! Fantastic!
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shesnuckinfuts says:

Very cool shot!! What an experience!!! Well done!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

hermeti says:

This gets a trophy!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jay_kilifi says:

very cool shot
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bucky Arbuckle says:

Playing with the sea lions in the Galapagos was one of the best moments of my life.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Tixier says:

what a great shot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MyRidgebacks says:

excellent expression

I saw this in Flickr Favorite Animal Photographers
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sohersu says:

great! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

Absolutely lovely!
I saw this in the 50+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jovivebo says:

Excellent capture ! Awesome shot !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

Excellent shot!!!!
Thank you for sharing!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
I saw this in : "Shots in Motion" Thread !
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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

pfflyers1 says:

Very cool

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Fort Photo says:

Fantastic capture and congrats on Explore!

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Andrew Pescod says:

wow amazing shot well done

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Hughes Léglise-Bataille says:

Great capture !!! I remember snorkelling there amongst the sea lions, was a lot of fun (but bloody cold !!!).

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not that you need to be told but Wow!!!
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Ruud! says:

Fantastic!

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

galit2be says:

i went to play ! sow cute :-)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mifeng' says:

the color is so cooool
and the sea lion is cute!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo Jen says:

so cute!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

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Amazing shot!

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