docholiday Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) All taken a month ago when I was lucky enough to spend a week on Skokholm Is of the West wales coast. Magic experience In the first one there was a lot of foam in the water and I was lucky enough to get this when the seal pocked its head up to have a look at me, it looks great on a big canvas Edited August 7, 2013 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Top pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channa Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Awesome pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Saw one only this morning, basking on the mud flats in Langstone harbour....... first one iv seen here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpman Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Wow gorgeous. Love em all but the top one is superb Karpman Edited August 7, 2013 by karpman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchers Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 I usually see them at Hartlepool basking in the sun its amazing sight so I know what you mean mate,spot on pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Saw one only this morning, basking on the mud flats in Langstone harbour....... first one iv seen here... We had one up the river at Lymington a couple of years back, came back from Cod fishing and it appeared at the back of the boat on the mooring, scarred the carp out of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 great pics in all seriousness, how much would you be looking at spending to get a camera that takes good wildlife pictures? Always considered selling a few guns and getting a quality camera The first pic is a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) great pics in all seriousness, how much would you be looking at spending to get a camera that takes good wildlife pictures? Always considered selling a few guns and getting a quality camera The first pic is a cracker How long is a piece of string, you can spend as little or as much as you want, I would always recommend canon or nikon as they make the best lenses, SLR body going to be £400 to £1000 then the lenses, well for wildlife you probably will want a minimum of 300-400mm so in for another thousand. I buy mainly second hand which cuts your costs by about 25 % You can do it for less but you always end up having to pay for good glass. The really good lenses ie 400mm about £5000 and 600mm 12 grand if you are serious about it thats what it costs.... doc Edited August 7, 2013 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 How long is a piece of string, you can spend as little or as much as you want, I would always recommend canon or nikon as they make the best lenses, SLR body going to be £400 to £1000 then the lenses, well for wildlife you probably will want a minimum of 300-400mm so in for another thousand. I buy mainly second hand which cuts your costs by about 25 % You can do it for less but you always end up having to pay for good glass. The really good lenses ie 400mm about £5000 and 600mm 12 grand if you are serious about it thats what it costs.... doc No no no,my wife believes that most lens cost £50-£100 please do not spread these wild rumours that they cost more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 How long is a piece of string, you can spend as little or as much as you want, I would always recommend canon or nikon as they make the best lenses, SLR body going to be £400 to £1000 then the lenses, well for wildlife you probably will want a minimum of 300-400mm so in for another thousand. I buy mainly second hand which cuts your costs by about 25 % You can do it for less but you always end up having to pay for good glass. The really good lenses ie 400mm about £5000 and 600mm 12 grand if you are serious about it thats what it costs.... doc Thanks for that! Couple of grand sounds reasonable. Buying second hand is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 7, 2013 Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Doc! Pic 1 is fantastic on sooo many levels! That could be made into many things. Picture, mouse mat, screen saver, printed beach towel, cushion cover, quilt cover and so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2013 Doc! Pic 1 is fantastic on sooo many levels! That could be made into many things. Picture, mouse mat, screen saver, printed beach towel, cushion cover, quilt cover and so much more. well thanks Have started having them printed onto canvas and selling them, any money made goes to the hampshire wildlife trust who allow me access to their land and I get to be involved in the deer culling program, have sold a few of the seal with bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Brilliant Doc....I like number two. DSLR must be the only way....I had my bridge tied in knots last night as the light dropped. Thanks Doc. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 well captured they look so human like in ways.. iv seen a few mainly in Devon as a kid following the boats in to port .. nice to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Brilliant Doc....I like number two. DSLR must be the only way....I had my bridge tied in knots last night as the light dropped. Thanks Doc. U. Def DSLR for its versatility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Def DSLR for its versatility One day one day :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the pigeon man Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Stunning pictures once again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRNDL Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Love the last pic! Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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