Marine Wildlife

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Marine Wildlife

A Seal Between Waves

A seal surfacing between waves creates a fleeting portrait with a strong sense of place. Watch the rhythm of the swell before framing the shot.

Jignesh Pandya Jignesh Pandya

1 min read Marine Wildlife

A Seal Between Waves — wildlife and nature photography
Wildlife field story: A Seal Between Waves.

A seal surfacing between waves creates a fleeting portrait with a strong sense of place. Watch the rhythm of the swell before framing the shot.

Stay behind viewing boundaries and never block a route to the water. Expose for the face and keep enough space for the wave to shape the composition.

A Seal Between Waves — wildlife photography
A Seal Between Waves — field photograph for Wildframe.

In the field

Stay behind viewing boundaries and never block a route to the water. Expose for the face and keep enough space for the wave to shape the composition.

Before making the frame, study the light, the animal’s behavior and the habitat around it. Keep a respectful distance, work with the conditions available, and let the scene develop naturally rather than forcing an encounter.

Photograph with care

Use the image to tell a truthful story about wildlife and place. Check local guidance, avoid disturbing animals, and include enough context for readers to understand the environment. A considered photograph values the subject as much as the final frame.

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