Monday, 16th January 2012
It is a wild life…
by Will Nicholls
The aftermath of a yearling atlantic seal that had been attacked by a bull seal. A stark reminder of nature's cruelty. I like this shot as I feel that it has a story behind it, and the raised flipper looks to be wiping away a tear.
Equipment: Nikon D700 and Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR II lens
Will Nicholls
I am 17 years old, and a self-taught wildlife photographer. I have been taking photographs since September 2007, and I live in Haydon Bridge in Northumberland, England. I hope to study zoology at Bristol university, and I aspire to become a broadcasting naturalist, following in the footsteps of Sir David Attenborough and Steve Backshall.
Website: www.willnicholls.co.uk
It is a wild life… by Will Nicholls was photo of the day on Monday, 16th January 2012. It is tagged seal. You can leave a comment below.
19 Comments
Loz
What a powerful image. So much emotion. Well done.
Jennifer Esteban
Sad in the most beautiful of ways..
Melissa S
Poor baby. did you report this little feller to the wild life authorities to get him some help?
Miguel A.
Un tratamiento y una toma espectacular.
Enhorabuena.
Justine
This is incredible. Really touching!
Andrea
Very sad but beautiful taken.
Natalia Robba
Poor baby how very sad
Nature is cruel indeed. Fantastic moment in time captured.
Pauline Jones
Very sad; I hope the little feller was all right.
jane
Sir David Attenborough would be proud to hand over the reins to you, I am sure. I hope you achieve your dream. Keep up the great photography!
Varun V Khandare
really strong image, carries a lot of impact!
debbie
this is great shot and sad story, but so was done by another creature other then man. Here is a story for you.FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS!
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He couldn’t figure out either one but he kept trying for the rest of the week. Finally, he got the answer to one and brought it to class. The teacher was absolutely stunned. The boy feared he had done too little, too late. It turned out the problem he solved was supposedly unsolvable.
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Rajib Singha
Excellent image with a poignant story!
psalms42
HOW SAD>>and touching :*(.
Dominique
Hearttouching picture and story, very well seen and done! Just took a look at your website and love your many really good wildlife photographs. You have set yourself great goals for your future and I wish you that you reach them all – you have what it takes!
Laura Milholland
Marvelous photo – not just of wildlife, but as you said – with a story. Excellent job. Your skill as a photographer fits in so nicely with your future goals. All the best!
Jacqueline Deely
Poor sweetie:(
bycostello
absolute brilliant image
GGriffin
Animals have emotion and I sometimes wonder if they feel deeper then humans. Your photo triggers empathy for this sweet creature. Thank you for sharing and what a great job!
shaw itti
excellent shot and very emotional story, you are only 17 i am sure you will achieve you dream