[LRflex] Re: IMG: River Otter
- From: wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:13:13 -0800 (GMT-08:00)
Now that I've learned the otter's habits and haunts I might be able to get a
few more photos. This particular animal was feeding and grooming within sight
of me for a few hours, occasionally within range of the 560mm lens.
Thanks for the feedback and comments!
Doug Herr
Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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>From: Charlie Falke <chfalke@xxxxxxx>
>Sent: Feb 21, 2008 7:42 PM
>To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG: River Otter
>
>wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> I'm not thrilled about the cluttered background or how much I had to crop,
>> but I'm delighted that after at least 10 years of trying to photograph this
>> critter I've finally gotten one photo I'm willing to show:
>>
>> http://wildlightphoto.com/mammals/carnivores/nrott00.html
>>
>> Technical stuff: R8/DMR @ISO 400, 560mm f/6.8, shoulder stock & monopod
>> Sacramento County California last weekend
>>
>Doug,
> I like it. The lighting is perfect for the animal's coat. The
>pose is perfect. The background isn't that distracting, and the
>harmony between the larger rocks and the size and shape of his head
>combine with his overly serious expression to suggest a humorous link
>between the two, but not to a degree to detract from displaying the
>animals beauty.
>
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