At the aquarium II

River Otter at the Aquarium today...Comments?

Kim, one thing I have noticed about your animal shots are the detail. Without oversharpening, there's such detail in this shot. The tones are excellent and the DOF really make this otter pop out.

Will, a couple of things I strive for in my animal shots are good detail and that all-important catchlight in the eye(s). These can make or break a shot, imo.

How do you get a catch light in the eyes so far away? Do you use a flash extender?

No flash at all; I just wait until the animal turns its head to catch the light. It's hard having patience, too.

Great! All the wet fur! So cute...perfect background/DOF.

 

You have the patience of an angel...

With River Otters, you DO need LOTS of patience. There were two of them and they seldom stayed still for more than a split second! I had a few shots totally blurred because they were moving so quickly and it was a fairly bright day!

EXCELLENT

Thanks for visiting, Mike.

Great capture! Love those whiskers!

Thanks, Kim. We watched the antics of the two River Otters for quite some time! Only came away with a few shots, though - they move WAY too fast!

Great shot, Kim. . . I like the pattern in his wet matted fur. . . I've been told there's an otter at the park but he's so elusive, I have yet to find him, nevermind try to photograph him. . .