Kekeno – New Zealand fur seal – Arctocephalus forsteri, the female is the lighter grey colour and much less aggresive than the darker males. This female barked her warning then settled without a worry.

Nikon D90, Nikkor 70-200 f/2.8 VR lens, Nikon 1.4 teleconverter

ISO 200, 280mm, f/4, 1/50 seconds exposure, aperture priority, auto focus, hand held VR active

Sharpening, light and colour adjustments in Lightroom 3.

Up close and personal with a friendly Clydesdale lining up for attention – likely some hay!

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 lens

ISO 200, 70mm, f/8, 1/200 seconds exposure in Aperture Priority Mode, hand held auto focus

Capture NX2 and Photoshope Elements 6