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I agree that he has a wonderful expression.
However I don't think the light was very kind to you with this shot and the exposure is not quite right. There is quite a harsh light coming in from the right which has given you blown highlights down that side of the face and overall quite a light image. If you look at the histogram, especially with just the seal selected, you will see that there is quite a large area of overexposure.
My mod tries to bring back the highlights and also crops the image to focus more on the animal while retaining some of the context. I like the reflection which I have kept in. See what you think.
Catherine
However I don't think the light was very kind to you with this shot and the exposure is not quite right. There is quite a harsh light coming in from the right which has given you blown highlights down that side of the face and overall quite a light image. If you look at the histogram, especially with just the seal selected, you will see that there is quite a large area of overexposure.
My mod tries to bring back the highlights and also crops the image to focus more on the animal while retaining some of the context. I like the reflection which I have kept in. See what you think.
Catherine

Many thanks to all for your feedback. Catherine, you are correct that the light was awful, but I was only out in the boat for 20 minutes so it was either that or no photos at all!
I had not checked the histogram. I must pay more attention to this in future.
It is a pity about the reflection not being complete because it really adds to the photo, but as newtman says, I should have taken it in portrait.
Thanks everyone.
Jenny
I had not checked the histogram. I must pay more attention to this in future.
It is a pity about the reflection not being complete because it really adds to the photo, but as newtman says, I should have taken it in portrait.
Thanks everyone.
Jenny