Posted by Craig Strand on February 4, 2010 at 1:06 PM
On tuesday I came across 4 river otters cruising a couple of sloughs at Ridgefield NWR and catching fish. The otters can be very fast making getting into position ahead of them for a shot challenging. I have some action shots with fish hanging half out of their mouths, but I think this shot captures the beauty and detail of this aquatic mammal.
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Posted by John Williams on February 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM
&@$$^##!*, I'm jealous.
That's just perfection in my book Craig. Be sure to add this to Fauna.
Posted by David Bostock on February 4, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Nailed it, Craig. Just an awesome shot! The sharpness on the eye is perfect.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on February 4, 2010 at 5:38 PM
That eye stands out as the whiskers. Beautiful.
Posted by Mark Hudon on February 4, 2010 at 10:19 PM
I wouldn't call it art but I would call it a damn good photo!
Posted by wade pettitt on February 4, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Craig , this is AMAZING!!!!
Posted by andy murray on February 5, 2010 at 3:40 PM
right, that's it. I'm making my first visit to Ridgefield this week!
andy
Posted by Ned Fenimore on February 6, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Great take up there! You have some pretty good luck!
Way to work it, Craig! I had to get my bearings a bit because of the way the nose, eye and ear all line up-- something of an optical illusion for me, I guess. But once everything popped into place, the sleek elegance of the otter appeared. Very nice work and a shot.
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canon 600mm f4.L
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auto window beanbag rest
That's just perfection in my book Craig. Be sure to add this to Fauna.
andy