Keyhole Pal

Can You See The Seal?

This wily fellow followed me as I kayaked, keeping behind me even though I kept shifting directions, spinning the boat, and then paddling--I thought--away.  Then, when I entered the water, I couldn't spot the harbor seal near me underwater, but when I would rise for breath, twice he made great splashes a few feet behind me, startling me each time.  After about 15 minutes, I decided that I should perhaps swim somewhere else.

Harber Seals: Sonoma Coast

Zoom shots from an amphib-camera meant for close-work underwater;  I didn't want to disturb the creatures by paddling into their discomfort zone.

Mendocino Miscellany

Checking Out the Locals

Marine Mammals on a Foggy Morning

Zoom shots.

I didn't paddle very close to these creatures, for they were alert to my barest approach, and I didn't want to disturb them.    I saw both harbor seals and sea lions in the water, though I didn't take any photos of the swimming creatures.  The fog and glare conspired to spoil those shots; or, I didn't solve the mechanical problem of catching images in such conditions.

Whiskers

Bodega Bay Locals

Kayaking Off Castro Point

Outing with JP some weeks back now.  A good time.