Cub and Mum by Juan Iglesias

Sunday, 4th February 2007

Cub and Mum

by Juan Iglesias

Female of Cape fur seal and its cub. Cape Cross has the best known breeding colony of Cape fur seals along the Namib coast. This appealing species isn’t a true seal at all, but an eared seal, which is actually a species of sea lion.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1D, Canon EF 70-200 f:2.8 L USM

Juan Iglesias

I was born in Oviedo (Spain), in 1971. I studied Biology at the Oviedo University. I worked during many years in brown bears (Ursus arctos), wolf (Canis lupus signatus) and red fox (Vulpes vulpes) research projects.
Now I’m freelance wildlife photographer since 1994, especialized in wildlife and landscapes, but also travel and other reports.

www.photowild.net

8 Comments

Lynda Petit Says:
February 4th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
You have captured a magic moment - the mother seal is obviously enjoying the closeness of her cub. A beautiful family picture. Thank you.
Karen Gwinner Says:
February 4th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Just look at the love you have captured - awesome!
Gabriel Cox Says:
February 9th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Reminds me of my mother’s love, giving me littlwe toys when I was young, having no care in the world, It makes me quite tearful. Well done!
Ann Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 10:43 am
A very touching and emotional shot. I absorb your empathy for your subject through this beautiful photo which is also technically spot on
Renee Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
What a very cute photo! Cant you just feel the love?
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
February 4th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Lovely pose.
Anurag Says:
February 5th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Nice pose.
rajji Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:42 pm
hi it’s look like heaven after saeeing this picture i feel so relax and good