Otter in Wales...

[MJ224]

Sorry for the poor IQ. Photo taken in pretty dark and rainy environment, but also through a thick perspex window.

Such a wonderful animal ....

[AlfandBen]

As is often said with nature and wildlife you take what you can get and you got the shot. Never having seen an otter in the wild I would be very happy wth that.

[MJ224]

Thanks for that...I was a bit disappointed as the photo was a once in a year photo...

[HansE]

Why did I imediately think "Wind in the willows"? You've got a picture of an otter in the wild.

[MJ224]

Thanks, Hanse,,,, yes could be, and add rain..

[David_MC]

Excellent shot there Mark.

[MJ224]

Thanks, David, a privilege to see...

[Isac]

Wonderful image Mark. The IQ is rather good so improvements will come with a little tweaking. I only see them in our local zoo and they are fascinating to watch. The reeds look just like the ones at our lake but not in water - as yet

[MJ224]

Thanks Isac, the perspex window disallowed decent focus, it seemed to scatter the light, so sharpness also failed. Given the lighting conditions were also poor, I reckon I was lucky to get any decent image at all. I played a lot with Lightroom and Topaz to get this one, but at least we can see what it is..

[Isac]

Looks like an Otter to me Mark - mission accomplished!

[MJ224]

Another photo of the little beast...

[Isac]

Their heads look like an earless dog having a swim

[MJ224]

Sugar, I thought I had a great shot...