This is what you are supposed to do

I am in South Island doing wildlife photography. Before we went, our tutor said if you are chased by the seal, don't run, just put your camera between you and the seal and slowly back out. With hours this is put into test when a seal coming out of no where among us. Took us 15 mins to back out of this curious seal,

[julia]

Hmm Don't know that's the best advise.. but glad he got out of it..

[Dianne]

Oh no - a bit of a tricky situation - perhaps the tutor should have suggested keeping further away.

[Yao RL]

@julzmaioro @dide we do asked to keep at least 20 meters, but this seal coming out of blue and getting really close to us. The tutor stepped in and get us out. She is really calm and great.

[Granny7(Denise)]

Fabulous shot. Fav. I know now not to run away from a seal

[Sporen Maken]

Guess keeping your distance is a good idea...

[MamaBec]

Interesting information and photo.

[Beverley]

What a wonderful encounter and experience?

Amazing - I’m excited for you… and look forward to your photos…

[Antonio-S]

Great interaction experience

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Heather]

A great shot and a fascinating narrative! Wow! Looking forward to seeing more of your shots from this trip. Fav

[Christina]

Great keeping your nerve! Where are you going on your trip - it sounds very exciting.

[Yao RL]

@christinav I am in Dunedin on a wild life photography trip.

[Mike]

Well that’s clearly his piece of sand! Nicely avoided.