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31-JAN-2016 davev

3rd Place - After Sundown

Canon EOS 70D
1/500s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso6400 full exif

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Canon Image Challenge01-Feb-2016 22:47
Just a side note, this is the full frame. No cropping was done on this shot.
I wish the files from the 70D were as clean as I get from the 6D.
But because of out warm, 40 degree temps, I used the 70D cause the hole
in the ice is probably double what it was a few days ago.

davev
Canon Image Challenge01-Feb-2016 22:42
It's with the Sigma 150-600 "C" lens.
This otter lives in a state park 15 minutes from our home.
We go to the park 2 or 3 times a week.
We've seen the otters (up to 5) a grand total of 5 times in 5 years.
The odds are getting a bit better though.
We've seen this one 2 of the last 4 times we've been there.
The ice on the river is keeping his movements more predictable.
Add the fact that it's a network of 10 people reporting where and when they
are seeing him/her is really helping all of us viewing it.

A note on the lens, It's pretty good on the 70D, it is fantastic on the 6D.
Tack sharp wide open, at any focal length. (for the 6D)

davev
Canon Image Challenge01-Feb-2016 19:22
Great shot. I presume that's with either the Tamron or Sigma 150-600. Where is this?
Alastair