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stingu (Stefán Ingvar Photography) says:

Oh man ................fantastic shot...........love this blue color.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

leaders says:

Excellent!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Reciprocity says:

Another beauty Steve - pure bliss.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

* Laura Ann's Photography * says:

Cool shot! love the blue.........
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Matilde B. says:

Ha! relax time!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

hvhe1 says:

Oh just wonderful!!! Love the relaxed mood and the colors. Well done!!!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben Amstutz says:

Very peacful. Not even a ripple!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Ann 315 says:

Beautiful

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

jennifer.walter says:

so sweet! very refreshing photo!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

A very beautiful capture!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

KLauderdale says:

Great shot :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

cyclewidow says:

This is awesome!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

cyclewidow says:

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Pachelbel Canon says:

Beautiful, peaceful image. Just excellent!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Karo the Rölchen says:

lovely, the smoothness of the water, and that relaxed expression <3
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

gustaf wallen says:

You are the best friend.
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mfuru says:

Great picture...he is so relaxed!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

clairity says:

Fabulous natural shot.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorrie= :oP [deleted] says:

WOWSER............ummm creamy blue goodness :oP
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

MorganLeFey (off for the summer) says:

The nice thing is that there is not a ripple in the water!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

William Dalton says:

So very peaceful. A wonderful image.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

äRRä says:

Great shot!
Gorgeous color and a funny guy :-)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Dean Forbes says:

great capture! You're in Alaska in November? brrrrrrrrr!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Hey, you have great photos in your photostream...
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Atlapix says:

Superb capture. I love the subject, the lighting and the blue tones. Instant fave!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

* Jen * says:

Fabulous capture, color and composition!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Foto Buff says:

ooooooohm my what a great shot
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

oldredhat says:

You take some of the most remarkable shots.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Great moment! You can nearly feel, how relaxed he ist :) Well done!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

B. Wilson says:

What an exellent shot - great idea !!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mike_anywhere says:

Such an amazing shot there Steve - Nice one.

Love the way the water is so still. Thats what you call a very content seal. Nice shade of blue too :-)))
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ricko says:

Great shot!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Masterpiece.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

curlyson says:

Nice one !
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

littleBiGsis says:

Wow! Beautiful capture.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

David Reeves says:

This is great in so many ways; it makes me want to go back on vacation :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ImageInnovation Photography says:

What a great catch. I love the blissful expression on his face. The colors and lighting are wonderful. Faved.

Your recent pictures are lovely. I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately -- too much to deal with. Hope to be back sometime soon.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

strawman* says:

Very nice shot. Love the head just poking out of the still water. Fantastic shot.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Lone Wolf23 says:

really cute...
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

billadler says:

Really great nature photo. Beautiful, and it's something that should be in a nature magazine.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

becky lou says:

A Sunbeam and blue.......... what more could you ask for? Excellent! flickr.com/groups/3-2-1/
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

autumn_leaf says:

Cool shot.

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

A1sling says:

Wonderful! If it's possible to come back in a 'next life' I think I'll come back as a seal!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

¡PaM! says:

that's so cute!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Senex Prime says:

Looks so perfectly content! Can't believe that the water is so still... a very endearing shot!

1-2-3 Faves
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob Duck says:

Outstanding image...and a favorite.

123 Faves
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

ld_germain says:

Nice !!!

I found this photo in 1-2-3
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

wildman66 says:

Makes me miss our sailboat and moments like this. Well done.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

mmarsupilami says:

Excellent!!!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Laram777 says:

Fantastic!!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Chickadee (Carole) says:

Great capture, so cute.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

thambrook says:

Just perfection. love the blue .
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

walter*sylvia says:

The pose, the blue... a winner picture! And a fav! Just love it.
Walter
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

* Toshio * (Globetrotting) says:

Awww, Great shot!!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

DHJ.V says:

Aah, nice silver-blue color toning!

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LeggNet says:

This is great!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Rune T says:

Great capture - lovely blues too!
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

JJ Wade says:

First rate- lovely tones- was this in the wild or captive?

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Lovely blue catch -- great water effect.
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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Bec Thomas Photography says:

Great capture!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

widderson old school + still censored says:

looking at the water surface, s/he seems to relax there for quite a long while ... ;)

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

antiquus [deleted] says:

So cute! Awesome shot!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Sapphiren says:

BLESS!!! I love seals...gorgeous photo.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sunnyspell says:

wow s/he's actually smiling!!! :-)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

beyond the pale says:

fantastic capture
great tone and light
found during one of my occasional Flickr meanderthal phases
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Heather** says:

so cute I want to hug him
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Axel_ says:

amazing!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

RománM_BioFLASH says:

echando una cabezadita !
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Thanks so much for the kind comments.

To answer several questions - this guy is a wild critter

Again, I really appreciate the kind comments and nominatioins to invite groups!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

curliqlexii says:

that's the life-I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Furry Princess says:

Love it!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Kal04nia says:

Excellent capture--the stillness of both the water and seal...amazing!
lighting,color,detail: Wonderful!
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Chickadee (Carole) says:

Oh Wow!! I love this one, great shot.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

andertho says:

amazing
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dora31 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called blue, I love you, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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