I’m just back from shooting a commercial in LA. But over the weekend I had some down time so I took a trip three hours north up to Morro Bay in search of sea otters. Sea otters, of course, being one of the cutest creatures alive. But even better — sea otters with babies. I was able to get many photos, both from eye level and from above of about twenty or so different otters (at least two, if not three of the mothers seemed to have pups). Thought I’d start with this shot from a higher perspective. It was just past sunset and the water was picking up the colors from the sky above. Momma otter was making a move from the dock area at Morro Bay, out to the open water with her pup. Stay tuned for many more otter posts to come. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/160th of a second
Sean this photograph is so good in so many ways- subject, composition, light, color, exposure. In my humble opinion this photo is one for the top top five list. Stunning.
Hey Rick, yeah, I know that’s your domain up there. Your kit fox and weasel picks always give me hope when driving through the area that I might catch a glimpse. Went on a few hikes in Montana de Oro, but just some small birds. And the sound of rattlesnakes. Was supposed to go to the Channel Islands but couldn’t get into the campground.
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I’m just back from shooting a commercial in LA. But over the weekend I had some down time so I took a trip three hours north up to Morro Bay in search of sea otters. Sea otters, of course, being one of the cutest creatures alive. But even better — sea otters with babies. I was able to get many photos, both from eye level and from above of about twenty or so different otters (at least two, if not three of the mothers seemed to have pups). Thought I’d start with this shot from a higher perspective. It was just past sunset and the water was picking up the colors from the sky above. Momma otter was making a move from the dock area at Morro Bay, out to the open water with her pup. Stay tuned for many more otter posts to come.
Sean this photograph is so good in so many ways- subject, composition, light, color, exposure. In my humble opinion this photo is one for the top top five list. Stunning.
Thanks Michael. They are charismatic subjects and the light treated me well this weekend. Looking forward to sharing a few more.
Way beyond adorable, Sean!
Agreed Sue. Always thought sea otters were one of natures’ best creations.
You should have called me! Terrific photo, by the way.
Hey Rick, yeah, I know that’s your domain up there. Your kit fox and weasel picks always give me hope when driving through the area that I might catch a glimpse. Went on a few hikes in Montana de Oro, but just some small birds. And the sound of rattlesnakes. Was supposed to go to the Channel Islands but couldn’t get into the campground.
Beautiful photo Sean. Thanks. Larry
Thanks Larry.
So adorable! Great capture, Sean. It looks like the baby is almost the size of the mother. Could that be? this is not a newborn, right?
Probably not a newborn (I saw smaller) but considerably smaller than Mom, although it might not look that way in this photo.
—– Completely at home
—– In their oceanic bliss
—– Children of the kelp .
Awh…..nothing cuter than an animal holding it’s baby.
Agreed. When I heard there were a few babies up at Morro Bay, I had to take the drive up.
I’m so pumped for these sea otters. The cutest.
Coming soon, Shardae.
What a gorgeous shot!!! Love this so much!