Steve Foss Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Ken and I hit the road today. Spent all morning in the Sax-Zim Bog and got lots of eagles, a rough-legged hawk and a raven in flight, but otherwise not much going on. Hit Tomahawk Road for the afternoon and, lo and behold, who should we see at the Island River bridge but Mr. Otter? We spent about 15 minutes of quality time within spitting distance of him as he found and ate about 10 crayfish. We love these guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Peterson Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Those are some very nice photo's Steve.Thanks for sharing.Sniffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Almquist Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 My favorite is #1! The ice hat is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Really nice series Steve. Love the crayfish in the mouth shot best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainshane Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Very cool pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinchicks Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 The top photo reminds me a little of Jaime from Mythbusters. Nice series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks, folks. Here are the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseymcq Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Those are awesome pictures... I am partial to the otter pics but the eagles are great pics too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 You are FAST Mr. Foss! Great day as always. Here are my otters: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 And a few of my eagle pix: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonefishing70 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Very nice pictures guys. The otter is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Looks like you guys had a great day with a few willing models Really love the Otter shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Miller Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Love watching Mr Otter as well, and always in awe of eagles, they never get old. Great pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice captures of a really cool animal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainyEye Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Wow, those are all awesome pics, guys! The ice cap, the otter with the crayfish are great as are the Eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Cool otter shots. They are on my wish list. It's too bad we don't have any close to home, although I shouldn't have to drive too far to luck upon one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Ek Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Nice shots guys. Makes for a fun day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machohorn Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Ken that second to the last eagle pic, looks like he giving to the ole eye ball letting you know that your time is up and you better get moving or was it because Steve lost so much weight that he looks like dinner? Good pice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnZ Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Anyone who craves the opportunity to capture river otters with a camera, (myself definitely included), is drooling at this series.Awesome!There is an obvious difference in focal lengths being used....300 vs 500 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 There is an obvious difference in focal lengths being used....300 vs 500 ? Correct, and Ken was about 10 feet farther from the otter than I was most of the time. I used the 2x TC with the 300 f2.8L IS for all the rest of the photos, but took it off just before we happened upon Mr. Otter because it was overcast and toward the last hour of shooting light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayinMN Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Sweet otter shots! I have seen them on that river a few times while kayaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Yep - I had the 500 on and even a couple of feet back of Steve, I couldn't get the whole otter into the frame. I guess I'll just have to settle for the shots I got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I dug the hawk wearing the mukluks. See them chompers on that otter! That's one of the reasons they make my Top Ten Animals to Fear in MN list. Nice series of pics you two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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