My Annual Visit with the Sea Otters

[NorthernFocus]

Last week I spent a couple of mornings shooting sea otters. I say a couple of mornings but conditions only work for an hour or two each day before the breeze starts. As soon as the water ripples I'm done shooting. So I had maybe 3-4 hours of shoot time over the two days.

1) 0500 this guy came feeding right around our boat. ISO was crazy high but I figured I'd see what I could do with PP.

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2) It was a chilly morning and as the sun started to warm up their wet fur these guys started to steam.

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3) Just a cooperative otter swimming along in lovely water.

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4) They swim belly up and backwards. So once in a while they have to take a look where they're going.

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5) The little guys ride on mom's belly. It's incredibly rare to get them both looking at you. Mainly because the pups are usually sleeping.

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6) Until the pups learn to dive the moms leave them floating by themselves while mom fishes. While paddling I ran across this youngster.

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Love that last shot, Dan. Nice shooting.

--Ken

 

[Ductape]

Great photo's , appreciate the accompanied dialogue.

 

[Gaduf]

Amazing set of images Dan,
The last one is extra special.
Thanks for sharing.
Gavin

 

[Winston Churchill (Sir)]

Really really nice!

 

[Ralph]

Last week I spent a couple of mornings shooting sea otters. I say a couple of mornings but conditions only work for an hour or two each day before the breeze starts. As soon as the water ripples I'm done shooting. So I had maybe 3-4 hours of shoot time over the two days.

1) 0500 this guy came feeding right around our boat. ISO was crazy high but I figured I'd see what I could do with PP.
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2) It was a chilly morning and as the sun started to warm up their wet fur these guys started to steam.
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3) Just a cooperative otter swimming along in lovely water.
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4) They swim belly up and backwards. So once in a while they have to take a look where they're going.
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5) The little guys ride on mom's belly. It's incredibly rare to get them both looking at you. Mainly because the pups are usually sleeping.
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6) Until the pups learn to dive the moms leave them floating by themselves while mom fishes. While paddling I ran across this youngster.
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Wonderful series Dan. Looks like a very relaxing and enjoyable outing. That last was one is precious. well done

 

[ssheipel]

These are great. Amazing what that 25600 ISO produced! Nice work. And that last shot is pure adorable

 

[bsinc1962]

Love them all. Great work Dan.

 

[Rassie]

Very nicely done, Dan.

 

[Hooligans Imagery]

You always do make me feel like I am on a cruise. Great set.

 

[Charles Loy]

Wonderful

 

[NorthernFocus]

Love that last shot, Dan. Nice shooting.

--Ken

Thanks, Ken.

Great photo's , appreciate the accompanied dialogue.

Thanks. Good to hear that the commentary isn't a waste of time.

Amazing set of images Dan,
The last one is extra special.
Thanks for sharing.
Gavin

Glad you enjoyed the post, Gavin.

Really really nice!

Thanks, Elsa.

Wonderful series Dan. Looks like a very relaxing and enjoyable outing. That last was one is precious. well done

Thanks, Ralph. It's fun watching them even without the camera.

 

[NorthernFocus]

These are great. Amazing what that 25600 ISO produced! Nice work. And that last shot is pure adorable

Thanks for the comment, Steven. Yeah that little guy was cute.

Love them all. Great work Dan.

Appreciate the comment, Bill.

Very nicely done, Dan.

Thanks, Koos.

You always do make me feel like I am on a cruise. Great set.

Glad you enjoyed the post, Michael.

Wonderful

Thanks, Charles.

 

[Woodyg3]

Great set

 

[ChrisSinSeattle]

Dan,

Great fun set and very well done

Chris S.

 

[MikeJ]

Awesome set, Dan! Like the fog/steam coming off the raft of otters, and the "wave" of the last one.

 

[NorthernFocus]

Great set

Thanks, Woody.

Dan,

Great fun set and very well done

Chris S.

Thanks, Chris. They are fun little critters.

Awesome set, Dan! Like the fog/steam coming off the raft of otters, and the "wave" of the last one.

Thanks, Mike, glad you enjoyed the post.

 

[MrFotoFool]

Great stuff. The last shot is adorable.

 

[Woody Meristem]

Beautiful photos.

 

[Irap]

super set Dan

 

[Fishboy1952]

That’s a great series Dan! Otters are on my list and you did a fantastic job. Love that last one!

 

[Louis champan]

Great set Dan, fantastic images.

 

[Rookie Roy]

Awesome shots Dan! Looks like a great time!

 

[Callie]

Great sighting, Dan! Nice images for sure. Had to comment all the way from OZ.

 

[Manglo]

Cute little creatures. A wonderful series of the sea otters at morning time.