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thanks for comment!
first time my shot has been last place!

the f/14 aperture was (a) due to lots of stobe power and (b) to help keep everything in focus!

Thx Ruth!
I was impressed to learn that the seal harvest quotas were generally less than 10% of the young, so it's chances were good. Now, surviving whales, sharks and polar bears is a...

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thanks for nice comment and for your hosting work as well!

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thanks! one of my favorite spots in the San Juans!

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Thx for those glowing words! And for hosting!

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great!

nice and kudos for full description

well-done!

perfect!