Inspiring Photo: Playful Otter #5458061

Playful Otter

Uploaded: January 11, 2008

Description

River Otter
Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo, NY

Nikkor 18-200VR
f9 1/500sec ISO 100

Comments

Tiia Vissak January 11, 2008

Very cute! #827441

Michelle L. Frick January 11, 2008

Oh, I love it Lisa! Soooo cute!! #5324480

Shirley L. Carpenter January 11, 2008

Wonderful capture and composition Lisa!!! #5324508

Tammy Espino January 11, 2008

What a face, looks like he is playing peek a boo with you! They are so fun to watch. Wonderful capture~ :) #5324628

Lisa J. Boulden January 11, 2008

Thank you for the kind comments, Tiia, Michelle, Shirley, and Tammy!
Blessings, Lisa #5324709

Victoria de Martigny January 11, 2008

Great shot Lisa! The color of the water is beautiful, the expression on the otter's face fabulous and the air bubbles add the perfect finishing touch! Can you provide details on the camera settings you used to capture this action? #5324808

Lisa J. Boulden January 11, 2008

I appreciate your visit, Victoria!
Thank you for the wonderful comments. I've added the specs to the image description.
Blessings, Lisa #5324908

Roxanne M. Bubar January 11, 2008

Adorable #5325596

frank w. degenhardt January 11, 2008

Lisa- If these pictures are'nt going into magazines that would be a shame. You have brought the animal world to us with such awesome talent and creativity.
This is so well captured. The colors, the clarity, the lighting, the details,The way you captured the playfulness of the otter, all professional grade.
Please keep them comming.
Have a wonderful day, take care my friend #5325661

Daniella Puente January 11, 2008

Lisa this one turns out FANTASTIC my friend!!! you´re doing SO GOOD on this :o))) #5325736

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 11, 2008

Lisa I LOVE all your animmmal photos but I have to say this is one of MY favorite animals.
I could sit and watch them forever.
Fantastic capture, love his smile ehehehee.
Someone hit a river otter here where I live he was in town and my husband called the game warden and let him tag it.
He had it stuffed and was a record size otter.
I never even knew there was otters in our river.
Going in my Fav's!!! #5325769

Anne M. Young January 11, 2008

Wow - this is stunning. You've done an amazing job with the lighting - clarity etc. A winner for me Lisa #5325797

Kathleen Rinker January 11, 2008

Great capture, Lisa I know how hard they are to get, they are fast little buggers!!! #5325828

Claudia Kuhn January 11, 2008

Cute capture Lisa! #5326068

Odeth Mizuno January 11, 2008

Adorable photo, Lisa! Fantastic capture :D #5326208

Sandra R. Alvey January 11, 2008

GORGEOUS Lisa! Such wonderful color and detail, I'm amazed at how clear it is even shooting through glass! Awesome capture hon! #5326579

Vicki L. Filippin January 11, 2008

These little guys are SO difficult to capture at a zoo like this; they swim so fast!
You've done a magnificent job! #5326878

January 11, 2008

Absolute winner Lisa.. what a stunning photo.. the colour of the water, the detail, the bubbles and of course the lovely little otter.. your work is simply awesome.. #5327027

Carol Teal January 11, 2008

So cute..and looks like he is sticking his tongue out at you Lisa! LOL Great capture; the color of the water and the bubbles make me feel as if I am right there. My hubby and son went fishing tonight at a small river near the mouth of the ocean, and they saw an otter. Justin said he climbed up on the pier to eat a fish. #5327248

Stefania Barbier January 12, 2008

adorable and GORGEOUS!!! #5327987

Lisa J. Boulden January 12, 2008

What a great way to wake up this Saturday morning! Poured some coffee, read the paper with my husband, grabbed a second cup, and opened my email--to find such lovely comments!
Thank you, Roxanne, Frank, Daniella, Nancy, Anne, Kathleen, Claudia, Odeth, Sandi, Vicki, Elaine, Carol, and Stefania!
I hope you all enjoy a fabulous and safe weekend!
Blessings, Lisa #5328257

Jim Baines January 12, 2008

Beautiful composition, Lisa! Nice and crisp for such a fast moving li'l fella! #5328667

January 12, 2008

Awww..This is sooooo CUTE!!

Great Job Lisa...:) #5329492

Lisa J. Boulden January 12, 2008

Thanks, Jim!
Thanks, Ashley!
~Lisa #5329586

Mitch Spence January 12, 2008

Tough shot to get, but you did it so well. I, too, love that little tongue poking out. #5330101

Brett Dolsen January 12, 2008

Great timing and capture Lisa!!
Brett #5330112

Cassie L. Woodlee January 12, 2008

Love it Lisa, amazing capture!!! #5330822

Reynaldo D. Reyes January 12, 2008

The Otter is indeed clapping and commending you for the nice work here Lisa and I agree. It is presented very well! #5330946

Sam Britt January 12, 2008

Great timing, cute capture, Lisa. #5331167

Mary K. Robison January 12, 2008

TWhat a wonderful capture of this sweet creature, Lisa!
Didn't know otters were the zip-around type till other bp'rs mentioned it, so it's all the more impressive that you got Mr. Personality's tongue sticking out as he passed by you. Great job! #5331219

Colleen Farrell January 12, 2008

Fantastic capture, Lisa! The color and clarity are so great, I can "hear" the water gurgling as he plunges beneath it. Awesome! #5331387

Lisa J. Boulden January 12, 2008

Thanks for all the encouraging remarks. I guess I was pretty lucky to capture this frisky fella! I only was able to take two shots of him. He didn't come back to the observation window after I snapped this one!
Smiles, Lisa #5331398

virafoto - January 13, 2008

The otter is waiving for the photographer!
That is incredible.
Very well photographed!

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virafoto - January 13, 2008

The otter is waiving for the photographer!
That is incredible.
Very well photographed!

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Nancy L. Green January 13, 2008

Oh how cute is this, he is waving at you, an adorable capture my friend!! <>< #5334628

Lisa J. Boulden January 13, 2008

I really appreciate your wonderful words, Hmoura and Nancy!
Thank you!
~Lisa #5335679

Robert R. Goodman January 14, 2008

They are so much fun to watch,Lisa.Sure is a cute little guy.Beautiful capture!!!!! #5337107

Gail Vitikacs January 14, 2008

Terrific action shot!!! Way to go! #5337694

Monica M. Archibald January 14, 2008

Amazing shot Lisa!!! Looks like you're putting your gift to GREAT use...lol!

Wish I could go to the zoo with YOU one day!

Your work is awesome, you have a great eye and are a VERY talented photographer and artist!!! #5337721

Dominick M. Dimacale January 14, 2008

Great animal image you have here Lisa.

Dominick #5337799

Angie Sidles January 14, 2008

What a fun and playful image Lisa! Beautiful work!! SO CUTE!! #5338533

Roger Fry January 14, 2008

Super shot and nice colours too ! Hope you didn't get wet ! #5338988

Steven E. Ray January 14, 2008

Outstanding capture Lisa! The colors and the motion all work together well. I like the two little paws up together during his strokes... super photo! #5339019

Lisa J. Boulden January 14, 2008

Thank you for the visits and kind comments, Robert, Gail, Monica, Dominick, Angie, Roger, and Steven.
I really appreciate them!
--Lisa #5339271

Yuntao Liu January 14, 2008

WOW! One more beautiful presentation! I love this one very much! Well done Lisa! Yuntao #5339798

Erika Haight January 14, 2008

This is excellent Lisa! Congrats on a well deserved EP! erika haight #5340003

David Pratt January 14, 2008

Great shot Lisa! This is outstanding. Such Clarity and detail. #5340066

Gerri R. Jones January 14, 2008

Really wonderful capture of the adorable otter Lisa...well done!!! #5340085

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 14, 2008

Fantastic shot through glass and water, Lisa!!!!!!! ♫ k #5340103

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 14, 2008

Very cute, great timing Lisa! #5340319

Lisa J. Boulden January 14, 2008

Thanks for pausing to peek and to comment so thoughtfully, Yuntao, Erika, David, Gerri, Kitty, and Donna.
Many blessings, Lisa #5340565

Steve M. Harrington January 14, 2008

Great timing, Lisa! I think he knew you wanted this pose. :)
Steve #5341223

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 15, 2008

Fantastic timing, pose and tones! #5345656

Lisa J. Boulden January 15, 2008

Thank you, Steve and Vladan!
~Lisa #5345722

Alex T. Mizuno January 15, 2008

I never thought otter can be so cute! Wonderful image, Lisa! Bubbles add a nice touch to the movement. #5346671

Lisa J. Boulden January 16, 2008

Me neither, Alex! I just popped by the otter exhibit, en route to the gorillas, and snapped two shots. I didn't realize I had a nice image 'til I downloaded it onto the computer.
I look at otters a little differently now...
Thanks for the nice comments, my friend.
Blessings, Lisa #5347470

Michelle Alton January 16, 2008

Lisa, this is a wonderful aquarium shot. I love the grace and motion.
Thanks for your encouraging remarks on my IR photo of the geese on the lake. I've loved that image, but nobody ever seems to notice it. Now you have. Many thanks.
Michelle #5350087

Debra R. Harder January 22, 2008

Beautiful amazing capture, Lisa! Your animal images are truly OUTSTANDING! I love looking at your gallery! Very inspirational! Deb #5376818

Lisa J. Boulden January 22, 2008

Thank you, Michelle and Deb, for your thoughtful comments!
--Lisa #5376891

Tammy Espino February 22, 2008

I get to be first. Lisa girl , CONGRATS! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :) #5532948

Sylvia Rossler February 22, 2008

Big congrats on your wonderful finalist Lisa :o) #5532975

Steve M. Harrington February 22, 2008

Way to go, Lisa! Delightful and well deserved!
Steve #5533326

Alex T. Mizuno February 22, 2008

Yaay, Congratulations on this fabulous Finalist, Lisa!! #5533360

Kathleen Rinker February 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalist Lisa!!! #5533591

Nancy (Peaches) Harker February 22, 2008

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
BIG Congrats on your beautiful finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!! #5534280

Patricia Ronan February 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa, terrific image:) #5534424

Danielle Fuller February 22, 2008

Yay Lisa Congrats on your finalists!!!! WTG!!! #5534447

Sandra Schlesinger February 22, 2008

A delightful image, Lisa. Congratulations! (I'm surprised though that at least one of your polar bears isn't here too--maybe next time.) #5534458

Crystal L. Craig February 22, 2008

Congrats Lisa on this absolutely adorable finalist! Cheers! #5534695

Janet McNeil February 22, 2008

Love that Buffalo zoo!! Congrats and good luck!! #5535023

Dave Winchell February 22, 2008

Wonderful. Good for you. Well deserved! #5535069

Marina Moore February 22, 2008

Congratulations Lisa!!!! What an awesome capture!!! :) #5535082

Jim Baines February 22, 2008

A hardy and heart-felt congratulations on a superb Finalist, Lisa! #5535166

Cassie L. Woodlee February 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS Lisa!!!!! #5535340

Reynaldo D. Reyes February 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalist! #5535609

Angie Sidles February 22, 2008

Beautiful finalist Lisa! Big Congrats to you!! #5535648

Nikki McDonald February 22, 2008

Wonderful finalist, Lisa. Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #5535773

Colleen Farrell February 22, 2008

Congratulations on another stellar finalist, Lisa! Good luck in the next round!! :D #5535887

Barbara Waldoch February 22, 2008

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Lisa! #5536209

Robert R. Goodman February 22, 2008

A very big congratulations,Lisa. #5536310

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist, this is too cute Lisa! #5536584

Lisa J. Boulden February 22, 2008

~~•~♥~•~~
WOW! I love your support and friendly words of encouragement! Thank you all so much! (And a wonderful thank you to the judges, too!)
Blessings, Lisa
~♥~
#5536626

Debra R. Harder February 22, 2008

This image is absolutely fantastic, Lisa! Big CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist! Love your work! Deb #5536717

Stefania Barbier February 22, 2008

huge congrats Lisa!!!! #5536856

Renee Doyle February 23, 2008

Congratulations Lisa on this fabulous finalist!!! #5537081

Ron Roberts February 23, 2008

CONGRATS MORE AMAZING WORK LISA BEST OF LUCK NEXT ROUND...RON... #5537327

Tiia Vissak February 23, 2008

Congratulations! #5537718

Evy Johansen February 23, 2008

BIG congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Lisa!! #5537878

Shannon D. Miller February 23, 2008

WoooHoooo!!! Lisa this photo is FANTASTIC girl! A BIG CONGRATS to you!!! Winner for sure! Shannon~ #5538121

Kathy L. Clark February 23, 2008

Congratulations on your wonderful finalists Lisa. #5538216

Patrick Rouzes February 23, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Lisa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5538855

Teresa Norris February 23, 2008

Congratulations on this cute and wonderful finalist, Lisa!!! #5539339

Jeana Clark February 23, 2008

SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND THIS TERRIFIC FINALIST LISA!!! WAY TO GO!!!
~J~ #5540155

Sandra R. Alvey February 23, 2008
Congrats Lisa hon! I'm so happy for you and good luck in the next round with this gorgeous finalist! #5540342

Hendrik Storme February 23, 2008
Congratulations Lisa!!! #5540592

Sue Marshall February 23, 2008
Awesome capture Lisa!!
Congratulations on your finalist!!! :-) #5540801

Cindy Bendush February 23, 2008
Congratulations on your Finalist Lisa! #5540851

Mary K. Robison February 23, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful finalist, Lisa, and best of luck to you in the next round! #5541405

Lisa J. Boulden February 23, 2008
~~•~♥~•~~
Your wonderful and supportive words mean so much! Thanks to each of you for popping in and leaving such nice comments!
~♥~ Blessings, Lisa #5541802

Lynn Haack February 24, 2008
Lisa...what a darling photo of this cute otter! Beautiful tones, color and wonderful clarity...very enjoyable image. Lynn #5543778

Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2008
Fabulous!! #5544262

Lisa J. Boulden February 24, 2008
~•~♥~•~
Thanks, Lynn!
Thanks, Cheryl!
♥Smiles, Lisa
~•~♥~•~ #5545032

Michelle L. Frick February 24, 2008
So happy to see this beautifully presented image as a finalist Lisa! Good luck in the next round!! #5546436

Carol Teal February 24, 2008
Such a cute capture! I love watching otters; they are such great swimmers and underwater acrobats! WTG with this one Lisa! I am happy to see this one made it! #5546917

Lisa J. Boulden February 25, 2008
~•~♥~•~
Thanks for your sweet support and encouraging words, Michelle and Carol!
Blessings, Lisa
~•~♥~•~ #5548204

Elizabeth A. Marker February 25, 2008
Well deserved!! Such an awesome capture! Great timimg!!! #5549487

Irene Colling February 25, 2008
Outstanding work. There is an interesting blend of peacefulness and energy in this shot. Well done. #5551531

Teresa Burnett February 25, 2008
Big congratulations Lisa on this awesome finalist Lisa!! Best of luck in the next round!! #5552205

Sheryl A. Hudson February 25, 2008
Congratulations Lisa! Well deserved!!! #5552254

Lisa J. Boulden February 26, 2008
~•~♥~•~
Thank you, Elizabeth, Irene, Teresa, and Sheryl, for visiting today, and for leaving such lovely comments!
Blessings, Lisa
♥ #5553999

Michael G. Marshall February 27, 2008
Congratulations Lisa! A wonderful image! Michael #5562569

Lisa J. Boulden February 27, 2008
Thanks, Michael!
--Lisa #5562592

Laurie Daily February 29, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Lisa! You do have the most amazing animal images!
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