GALERIE FOTO Imagini rare cu foci cenușii în largul insulelor Farne. Ce povestește fotograful care a reușit să le surprindă de aproape

A seal gets the perfect headshot. FARNE ISLANDS, UK MEDIA DRUM WORLD +44 (0) 333 321 1546 www.mediadrumworld.com [email protected] Selfie Seals UK By Abigail Marlow **EXCLUSIVE** BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment. These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene. The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots. Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK. “I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said. “It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals. “Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group. “When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot. “It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.” Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals. “In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said. “The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related. “At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contacte,Image: 716492631, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no
Un fotograf a surprins imagini rare cu mai multe foci cenușii în timp ce înoată în apele din zona insulelor Farne, scrie SHOK.md, cu referire la presa străină.
Frumoasele fotografii au fost făcute de fotografa Ellne Cuylaerts și au cucerit inimile celor care le-au văzut. Unele dintre foci s-au apropiat curioase de cameră.
Ellne Cuylaerts a povestit că îi place să fie în apă, printre foci, și că frecvent le caută pentru a le surprinde comportamentul.
„Pur și simplu îmi place să fiu în apă cu focile. Totul este despre înțelegerea comportamentului lor, și despre diferența de comportament dintre leii de mare și foci.
Observați-le, dar acordați-le respect. Nu le urmăriți niciodată, căutați și recunoașteți limbajul corpului lor și atunci când nu vor să fie deranjate, îndepărtați-vă, căutați alt grup.”, au fost sfaturile fotografei.
Imaginile cu focile care înoată au fost realizate la aproximativ 5 – 6 kilometri de coasta Insulelor Farne din Marea Britanie.
Foca cenușie se găsește pe ambele țărmuri ale Oceanului Atlantic de Nord, fiind cel mai mare mamifer autohton din Insulele Britanice..
Specia este protejată de Legea privind conservarea focilor, fiind considerată în pericol de dispariție încă din 2000.
În zona insulelor Farne, în largul coastei Northumberland mai sunt aproximativ 6.000 de animale.

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By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contact,Image: 716492640, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contacted a,Image: 716492635, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contacted,Image: 716492621, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a st,Image: 716492610, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in,Image: 716492648, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and,Image: 716492589, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contacte,Image: 716492594, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay,Image: 716492628, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses,Image: 716492570, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contacted,Image: 716492623, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and contac,Image: 716492644, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and,Image: 716492599, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no

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Selfie Seals UK
By Abigail Marlow
**EXCLUSIVE**
BRITISH grey seals were pictured doing backflips and even looking like they were attempting to take over camera equipment.
These images taken just 30 feet deep depict the 300 pound playful creatures, frolicking in the depths as seaweed sets the watery scene.
The more inquisitive seals can be seen getting up close with the camera, making for some adorable portrait shots.
Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts (52) took impressive shots two to four miles off the coast of the Farne Islands, UK.
“I simply love to be in the water with seals,” she said.
“It’s all about understanding their behaviour, also the difference in behaviour between sea lions and seals.
“Observe them in a respectful way, never chase them, look for and recognise their body language and when they do not want to be disturbed, move on and observe another group.
“When you observe and connect with seals, you can start working on images, trying to get the light from the right angle, if the sun is out, catch some sun rays at the surface in combination with a whiskers shot.
“It creates this view in a world below the surface, to me it’s very peaceful, but always with respect for the animals and the environment.”
Ellen explained how she came to take these fun shots of one of the UK’s most charismatic marine mammals.
“In a quiet village in Northumberland, close to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle, Seahouses, are a few boat operators that take tourists on tours, weather permitting, to see the puffins and seals around the Farne Islands,” she said.
“The boats go out when the weather is reasonable, and times are tide related.
“At the first time of my visit, I was living in the Caribbean, and on the way back from a visit to my mom, together with my now ex-husband, I booked a stay in Seahouses and c,Image: 716492615, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no