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An oldie.
Cropped top and bottom (a) because otters do tend to favour a leaner image and (b) to try to minimize the abundant branch cover.
When I win the lottery I am treating myself to a trip to the Scottish Isles where otters are less inclined to hide in trees!
1/60 @ F4.5 iso 3200
500mm
Posted by John Robinson on September 18, 2012 at 2:52 PM
I,d sooner have one in a bush than sea weed though ! Very natural looking shot.
JR
Posted by Nick Mckeown on September 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM
These are river otters as opposed to coastal so it is natural to see them like this Robert. Superb shot with a catch in its mouth.
Nick.
Posted by David Sewell on September 18, 2012 at 5:34 PM
Not only is this natural, it also gives you a set of pictures that few otter photographers have got. Mind you, a trip to the Scottish Isles is never wasted.
David
Posted by Barry Southon on September 18, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Robert
Superb exclusive image.
Posted by Neil Burton on September 19, 2012 at 3:50 AM
I have hardly seen one in the wild let alone got a shot like this!
Posted by Bob Johnson on September 19, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Best otter yet Robert
Bob
Posted by Phil Ellard on September 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Discussion
11 repliesCropped top and bottom (a) because otters do tend to favour a leaner image and (b) to try to minimize the abundant branch cover.
When I win the lottery I am treating myself to a trip to the Scottish Isles where otters are less inclined to hide in trees!
1/60 @ F4.5 iso 3200
500mm
JR
Nick.
David
Superb exclusive image.
Bob
The river Otter is such a difficult species to get a shot of, so very well done on your excellent series of shots, Robert.
Andy...
Keith.
Ian