Otter Portrait.

Gallery: WildlifePosted October 2, 2011100 views11 comments

Taken on a river here in the Scottish Borders.This is a mammal that is slowly increasing in numbers through out mainland Britain after persecution,hunting and pesticides nearly wiped it out.Lovely to see it back.
Canon MkIV,500mm+1.4,1/800 f5.6,iso800.

Phil.

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11 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 2, 2011 at 10:50 AM

I really enjoy this intimate look at the otter Phil. A vet could make a pretty thorough dental exam based on this image.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on October 2, 2011 at 10:58 AM

Wow Phil, that's a beautiful shot, incredible detail as I know how tricky it is to catch these guys at just the right moment... same story here on their comeback. Great to see, love the water too!

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 2, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Splendid action here. And you have given us a view of an animal I haven't seen much of, here or elsewhere. Thumbs up.

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 2, 2011 at 1:40 PM

Great eye contact and I really like the reflection. LIke the fact you can see the teeth as well.

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Comment posted by Verdon on October 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

nice catch & great shot Phil.......

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 2, 2011 at 5:01 PM

A great look at this curious critters - the color and texture of the water is great.

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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on October 3, 2011 at 12:13 AM

A very pleasing image Phil. I like the inclusion of the reflection and the textures in the green water. Perfectly exposed as well.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on October 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM

Great image and great news!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on October 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

I like the angle this was taken at Phil and love the open mouth! Glad to hear they are making a return to your area.

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Comment posted by Ashley Vincent on October 5, 2011 at 3:17 AM

Excellent capture Phil! Love the detail, POV, reflection, and clarity you caught in this delightful subject's eye!

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Comment posted by Peter Allinson MD on October 6, 2011 at 7:56 AM

Great shot with reflection, wish I took it!

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