Here’s another from my sea otter excursion to Morro Bay back in October. This little pup was resting on its mother’s belly as she did a bit of grooming. It can be difficult sometimes to distinguish one otter from the other as their thick, wet fur meshes together. The pup looked like a little brown fur ball with eyes. Sea otters, in fact, have the most dense fur of any animal on the planet — up to one million hairs per square inch. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/640th of a second
—– A tenuous life
—– This salty pup has found
—– A buoyant island
—– In the sea
—– The island as well embraces
—– The pup with strength
—– Of maternity
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Here’s another from my sea otter excursion to Morro Bay back in October. This little pup was resting on its mother’s belly as she did a bit of grooming. It can be difficult sometimes to distinguish one otter from the other as their thick, wet fur meshes together. The pup looked like a little brown fur ball with eyes. Sea otters, in fact, have the most dense fur of any animal on the planet — up to one million hairs per square inch.
Very sweet, Sean!
Thanks Sue. Even more so seeing the mom not letting the little fur ball out of her sight.
Caring Mothers in all Species , you just seem to know how to catch those Special Moments
Aunt Sue
Thanks Aunt Sue. The mom/baby interactions are always the money shots.
—– A tenuous life
—– This salty pup has found
—– A buoyant island
—– In the sea
—– The island as well embraces
—– The pup with strength
—– Of maternity
—–
Beautiful. And love the color reflection on the water.
Thanks Rachel. I was getting the blues from the sky and the orange from the setting sun reflecting off nearby structures.
great pic. today. )