Harp Seals << Back to Feature Page View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame. Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Treading Water Photograph by Brian Skerry A whitecoat pup slips into the sea, where it could become hypothermic and drown if it stays in for half an hour. However, some adventurous young seals choose to take brief dips, developing swimming skills they'll use for a lifetime. Camera: Nikon F5 Film Type: Fujichrome Provia 100F Lens: 80-400mm Speed and F-Stop: 1/250 @ f/5.6 Weather Conditions: Cold, windy, and partly cloudy Time of Day: 10 a.m. Lighting Techniques: Natural light

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