Morning exercise
This lovely European Otter (Lutra lutra) in Belfast zoo is stretching so nicely :)
Camera: Canon 20D
Lens: Canon EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
ISO 200, 1/100sec, f/6,3
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laurav
Thats just great!
KMorral
Sweet capture- what is he after?! (I’ve seen one reach for a childs dummy…!)
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you! He was stretching very elegantly ;)
Scott Denny
Too funny! I caught a little critter doing something similar. I could not tell if he was stretching or praying.
Dear God…
Mariann Rea replied
This one is stretching ;) Nice pic yourself
aztriad
Real Cute!
Tamara Kenneally
How beautiful is this!!
Rick Todaro
Wonderful Work ! On this cute otter, they are one of my favorite animals …
Mariann Rea replied
Mine too! :)
ScarredDreams
so cute!
John44
Razor sharp.. a Super Trooper!!
Paul Thompson ...
fantastic capture
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Tommy!
Jan Piller
AWww it looks like a little ballet move! great shot!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Jan!
Meeli Sonn
Great animal. Wow mariann, you saw it in wilderness
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Meeli! Read the right side of the photo, I met the guy in Belfast zoo ;);)
Scott d'Almeida
excellent;
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Scott!
Imber
Great shot! Just wonderful!
Mariann Rea replied
I’m glad you like it!
Anthony Hedger
he’s doing Tai Chi LOL a lovely shot
Mariann Rea replied
Yes, little morning stretching :P
jdmphotography
Ding-dong ! What a super adorable image I’m so pleased I have found you ! ……..
Mariann Rea replied
:D Thank you so much!
mltrue
Love it! So cute! great title!! I love watching the otters play and swim, the appear so graceful in their motions!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you for your comment! I love otters also! They always seem to be happy!
Krys Bailey
Perfect timing! Otters are so playful but I’ve never seen one do this! Love it! ;o)
Mariann Rea replied
Hehe thank you, Krys! I must admit, they are difficult to photograph but I have loved every minute that I have spent with them!
BigD
Excellent capture, Mariann
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you BigD! :)
JennyDean
fabulous, great shot.
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Jenny!!
Tibby Steedly
Wonderful shot!!!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much!!
Cheryl Dunning
awwwww so adorable
Mariann Rea replied
I just love otters sooo much, they are so playful and funny! Thank you, Cheryl, for commenting!
Houndstooth St...
Aw, arent these guys the cutest! I love their bulbous finger tips! Great action shot! :)
Mariann Rea replied
I luv those fingers tooo! :) Thank you so much, Alex!
Béla Török
Brilliant capture!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you! I was so happy when the otter did this! :D
Robert Elliott
superb capture
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you, Robert! :)
Jason D. Lader...
Great Capture
Thay are such an excitable animal amazing opportunity to see these guys
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much Jason!
I haven’t seen a wild one yet but I will keep trying ;)
redrosedigital
This made me laugh! An excellent profile shot of a very cute animal.
Mariann Rea replied
Many thanks Rosanne! Glad I could make you laugh ;)
Robyn Carter
LOL – stretch number one! – great capture :)
Mariann Rea replied
:) Doesn’t this make you wanna start your morning exercise? ;)
Robert Kendall
That is just great, you have so many fantastic images, its difficult to pick a favourite
Mariann Rea replied
Awww thank you so much, Robert, for your kind words! :)))
wigs
wonderful shot…
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much! :)
kevin fitzmaur...
Superb shot, perfectly timed
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you, Kevin!
It’s so difficult to photograph otters since they are so quick in their movements and I usually use iso 100. Hopefully I can get my new cam soon to use higher iso’s and produce more pretty pics of the otters ;)
P3T3
What a great picture.
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much, Pete!
SueAnne
Oh this is way to cute… Great title
Mariann Rea replied
Hehe thank you! :)
ApeArt
wonderful!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you, it was a delight to see!
Shannon Marie ...
The otter looks like he/she’s waving like royalty! So delicate. :) Excellent capture.
Mariann Rea replied
Hehe :D Thank you!
Colleen Battis...
this is a perfect capture :)
Please enter this into our Funny Kritters group and check out our challenges!
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much!!! Will do :P
Rick & Deb Larson
Great capture! Love the pose that this little creature allowed you to capture. Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you Deb! Otters are such fantastic animals!!
Lori Peters
Perfection!! You caught a special moment. xo
Mariann Rea replied
hehe Thanks Lori! I am thankful for that special moment the otter gave me :)
raptornurse
I truely enjoy this shot…this otter has so much personality and pose….seemingly so aware of his/her pleasure…..great capture !
Mariann Rea replied
Aren’t the otters just sooo fabulous! :) I love their fun personalities!
Thank you for your comment!
riverotter
I love otters! This is phenomenal Mariann! What a hoot … fantastic capture!
Mariann Rea replied
Yes, me too!!! :D Thank you for this lovely comment, Emily!
Andrew S
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you so much Andrew!! :D
Raquel Perryman
You can now enter this photo in the monthly “9” challenge when it opens
Mariann Rea replied
Thank you! :)