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Otter

DMC-FZ150

Aperture f/4 ISO 200 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 414/10

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Aug, 2015

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People's Choice in Black background Photo Challenge

People's Choice in Meet the Otters Photo Challenge

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Superb Composition

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Magnificent Capture

+17

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This otter are amazing.

I love otters! They're our favorite animals!

I love this photo so much I have had to come back and revisit it - fantastic capture - thank you for sharing this with us all

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I always love an animal against a black background. It is such a powerful technique for isolating the subject. The sharpness and texture in this shot are very nice!

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Thank you, I was lucky enough to be quite close to my subject at the time, it was very sleepy having just eaten.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This shot of an Asian Short Clawed Otter was taken at a wildlife park in Cornwall, England

Time

This was taken about mid-morning. The otters had just been fed so were preparing to take a nap, you can see this one is looking very sleepy.

Lighting

It was a bright but overcast day so there was no glare from the sun which helps to bring up the otters coat.

Equipment

My trusty Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. It's very light weight & easy to carry around all day

Inspiration

Otters are very inspirational. They have such cute faces & each one is a seperate little character.

Editing

I wanted the otter to 'pop' out at you so I have used a vinegarette mask to blacken the back ground

In my camera bag

I am a very lazy photographer & usually only carry my camera. I do keep a tripod in my car but this rarely comes out.

Feedback

Have patience to sit & watch your subjects. Once they are settled with you being around they act much more naturally & make better images.

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