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Female Otter and cub

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Posted by John Wannop on June 9, 2008 at 6:47 AM
Female Otter handing over a crab to It's cub, taken on Mull last week. Lighting conditions were a bit on the bright side (midday) and that out of focus rock in the foreground dose not help, but I like it.
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Posted by Paul Gibbs on June 9, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Even with the issues you mention, its still a nice habit shot. Also it looks like a bit of a nippy situation.
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 9, 2008 at 7:01 AM
Impressive stuff, full of interest, must have been great to see these.

Tim
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 9, 2008 at 7:02 AM
I certainly wouldn't worry about the out of focus foreground John and as for the harsh lighting there was nothing you could do about that. As it is the lighting hasn't worked out that bad for you as both otters have their heads raised into the light so no important detail lost in any shadow. I would be really pleased with this especially as I know just how hard it is to get anywhere near a position to get an image. I'd love this to be one of mine! Well done.
Robert
Posted by Paul Inglis on June 9, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Hi John,

Stunning image!
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Posted by writepic on June 9, 2008 at 8:52 AM

cool
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Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 9, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Great interaction and an image full of interest

Dave :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 9, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I think you have conjured up a very fine image John.....especially under tricky conditions!!

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Alan
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on June 9, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Works very fine for me John,
a capture of great interest.
Cheers :toast: :toast:
Bertl
Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 9, 2008 at 6:57 PM
Very nice shot the out of focus rock is not an issue.



Ian
Posted by eric weight on June 10, 2008 at 12:40 AM
Excellent shot John, I agree awith you about the rock, but having it there is better than not getting the picture. Great interaction.

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Posted by Gary Beers on June 17, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Looked great on the back of the camera - even nicer on screen. Was nice to meet you briefly. You may be interested to know that these guts were much more elusive in the following week. We only had 2 distant sightings and nobody else seemed to be doing any better!

Gary (and Ross)