One from Moss Landing

While I took more otter images than I could imagine, I found it really difficult to capture both the adaptations and cuteness that make these mustelids "a favorite" in the mammal world. 

One of the most difficult tasks was to shoot at a shallow depth of field while holding the shadows in the out of focus body at bay. Many of my otter shots have beautifully lit faces juxtaposed with ugly shadows below the head. While I could have chosen to stop down and increase the detail, I felt that the lower feet would compete with the head for your attention. Instead, I chose to overexposed the shot (a bit) and pull back he highlights. This allowed me to fill the shadows while keep the focus on the otter's eyes... this sunny afternoon was among the many challenges I faced on this day.
thanks for looking and your cc's are always welcome.
bruce