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kellymariehutchinson
June 06, 2021
This is so adorable! how cute! Well done getting runner up
Bet that was a close vote! 👏🏼🥰
Bet that was a close vote! 👏🏼🥰
bluespanishsteel02
June 07, 2021
Wow! It looks like it's ready to crack a joke or get it's shotgun.....D'oh!!! Awesome capture!!! Congradulations
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Location
the photo was taken at the Montgomery Zoo in Montgomery, AlabamaTime
the photo was taken about 2:00 pm in November in 2020.Lighting
it was a cloudy day in November. I prefer cloudy days to avoid battling the sun.Equipment
The photo was taken with a Nikon Coolpix P900 with an 83X optical zoom.Inspiration
I became a Montgomery zoo member during the pandemic and would visit the zoo about once a month. the offer exhibit is always fun because the two offers are always active regardless of the season. my shot was from above the enclosure looking down upon my friend the otter. each time I visit him he hears my camera lens cover clicking against my camera in the breeze and runs up to the wall, stands on his back legs, and stares at me with that wonderful, inquisitive look on his face .Editing
nothing special. the otter was pretty much as is.In my camera bag
I almost always carry a Cannon Rebel T6i with a 18-135mm lens. However, for wildlife close-ups, I grab the Nikon P900. Its lightweight allowing for minimal shake and offers great images.Feedback
Get as close as you can get without jumping into the cage! I prefer to go on weekdays or when the weather is unfavorable to avoid crowds so I have the animals to myself and I don’t have to fight for position. Patience is important to get that perfect shot. sometimes I may stay with an animal for 15-30 minutes to get what I want, but certain days I know the animals might not cooperate. But there is always a next time.