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Sea Otter

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: WildlifePosted March 21, 2013344 views6 comments
Moss Landing, Ca
March 2012

D800
500mm
1/500 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 250
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on March 21, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Classic pose Sandy and very sharp. He's squinting and can't make out the eye but I guess that's fairly typical of this species. I'm a bit of a broken record on this point, but perhaps a lower angle? I know that isn't aways possible. I really like seeing this species, cute and they looks so laid back.
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on March 22, 2013 at 1:15 PM
They're all fun and cuteness. Good one, Sandy.
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Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on March 22, 2013 at 1:25 PM
A good behavioral image Sandy with the larger version showing excellent detail. I do wish the eye was visible though. Further I am of the conviction that a much lower angle (if at all possible of course) would have elevated this image to a completely different level.
Registered on February 24, 2006, 504 Posts, 7203 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Yes, a lower angle is almost always better. In this case, there was a bank and fence that prevented a lower level. In this case, also, I don't believe a lower angle, even if possible, would have allowed as good a view of all 4 paws.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Andrew Sentipal on March 27, 2013 at 9:01 PM
Sandy, Great capture. These guys always bring a smile to my face. Love the paw action.

Andrew :smile:
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Comment posted by Dottie Short on March 28, 2013 at 3:19 PM
The only thing that would have made this one better is to have a pup on her belly. Very cute image. I never did get one as nice as your while in Alaska. Great work!
Registered on April 12, 2010, 61 Posts, 375 Comments