Leopard Seal
January 6, 2009
Kirsten called us on the radio this morning: “There’s a Leopard Seal cruising by the beach!”. Leopard Seals are the top predator around here, and have even been known to attack people. I looked out to sea, and, sure enough, a sleek head surfaced down by the beach; the predator was prowling laps parallel to shore. We haven’t seen many Leopard Seals this season, and this was the first time I got even a decent look at one. With my telephoto lens, I took a couple photos from a safe distance. It didn’t chase any penguins. Maybe it already had a full belly.
Leopard Seal
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I know there have been numerous reports of Leopard seals attacking people, and one of one killing a diver, but I’ve never heard of one “eating” anyone.
Paul Nicklen, a National Geographic photographer and friend, told me that his encounters with them for last years photo shoot was THE most incredible animal encounter of his life. A large female “adopted” him, gave him penguins as gifts (by the end of the shoot he’d sometimes have a dozen penguin bodies floating around him) and would follow them back to their boat, sleeping on an ice floe nearby.
Clare
7 Jan 09 at 4:33 am
the best Telephoto lens that i have used on an SLR is the Canon EF 70-200 F/2.8 lens. Best image quality ever.`~.
Amelie Griffiths
10 May 10 at 6:30 pm