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Joanne O'Donnell
Chic Home Interiors - Oakland, CA

Is that a Sea Lion? How did you get so close? and what is underneath him???

Feb 25, 2009 01:30 AM
Goodbye Active Rain
Out of Real Estate

This is a great picture.  Reminds me of my trip to San Francisco.  Thank you!

Feb 25, 2009 01:37 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

So cute....I'm hoping our sun comes out this morning and I can get some sun too.

Feb 25, 2009 01:38 AM
Debra Cernick
DeShazer Ryan Realty - Libby, MT

cute and it made me smile!

 

Feb 25, 2009 01:45 AM
Jenn Neumann Deer
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Surfside Beach, SC
Surfside Beach Real Estate

Haha, that picture is too cute.  He looks so happy basking in the sun!  Actually if it was warmer, that would be the look my dog would have on her face in the yard.  Thanks for sharing!

Feb 25, 2009 02:01 AM
Peg Silloway
The Silloway Press - Beaverton, OR

Joanne, yes this is a sea lion. There is a municipal pier in Santa Cruz that sea lions hang out under. Fishermen use the pier, and the sea lions find good snacking below. There are fishing holes cut in the pier - about 4 foot square - and this sea lion perched on one of the supports so he (she?) could catch the sun coming down through the opening. I just love that smile!

This is from a trip we took to Santa Cruz a few years ago, Tony. We loved it, and seeing the sea lions was a real treat.

That's what I thought this looked like, Karen - a sea lion with face turned to the sun, loving the warmth and glow.

No sea lions in Montana, I imagine! If this had sound, you'd be able to hear the barking and squaking that went with this view.

 

Feb 25, 2009 02:04 AM
Peg Silloway
The Silloway Press - Beaverton, OR

Jenn, that would be ME if I could be in Santa Cruz!  As it is, Baltimore started the day in the 20's, so the only one enjoying the sun around my house is the cat in her bed in the window seat. 

Feb 25, 2009 02:06 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

What a super photo...I hope you've put this into a newspaper or magazine!    I'm used to seeing seals, otters, Orca whales, etc., but not as close up as this sweetie!

Feb 25, 2009 03:06 AM
Peg Silloway
The Silloway Press - Beaverton, OR

Li, this sea lion had so much personality...and he/she clearly liked posing for tourist photos!

Feb 25, 2009 05:45 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Peg, this is great! Hope he has sunscreen on, looks like a lot of sun there! What a ham LOL

Debi

Feb 25, 2009 10:55 AM