Otters


Posted by Mako_Elite on Mon May 22, 2017 12:35 am

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Shot 3 weeks ago. Me and my friend were shooting Great-horned Owl fledglings. One fledgling got out the nest and landed on the bushes near the the water...maybe 50 ft were this Otters were playing.
I didn't even know the otters were there, I just noticed in the corner of my eye some movements. Got the camera of the tripod and went to investigate and sure enough there were total 4 otters playing at the bank.
If the owl would fell in the water it would be a quick snack for the otters. Luckily it didn't and I found next day both chicks and the mommy owl on nearby trees.
1D4m 300mm f/2.8L USM NON-IS + 2.0X TC II (600mm f/5.6)
1/320, ISO-800, f/10 handheld.

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by david fletcher on Mon May 22, 2017 1:46 pm
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cracking sighting... looks like the female has clocked you
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by Ron Day on Mon May 22, 2017 3:35 pm
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I like the view across the water - a very natural appearing pair.
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Thu May 25, 2017 5:24 am
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A sweet picture-they look ready to play some more- . Nice contrast with the dark greens. Glad the owls are OK too.
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by Carol Clarke on Thu May 25, 2017 4:39 pm
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A very nice surprise for you - and you made the most of it! Lovely, natural sighting - and shot, Mako.
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by Cindy Marple on Fri May 26, 2017 10:48 am
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Expect the unexpected! Nice capture of this duo.
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