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I finally finished processing my images from my trip to the coast last weekend. I've avoided posting images that are the same as those posted By Susan and the others to went along on the Ano Nuevo outing. I went to Elkhorn Slough on Sunday for the otters and shore birds.

C&C welcome as always. Thanks for stopping by!

1. End of the trail
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Elephant%20Seal%20Trail.jpg

2. Elephant Seal and dune mounds
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Elephant%20Seal%20Mounds.jpg

3. Young Bulls clash. This is what happens when you have too much lens. This is a full frame image. I have a number of images from this clash, but this is the only one that does not have one or the other combatant cut off in the frame.
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Young%20Bulls%20Clash.jpg

4. Infant Mortality. Sometimes the "weaners" get crushed when they get caught up in the 2 1/2 ton bulls defending their territory.
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Infant%20Mortality.jpg

5. Two Weaners - hold the buns.
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Two%20Weaners%20-%20hold%20the%20buns.jpg

6. Elephant Seal testosterone rage
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Elephant%20Seal%20testosterone%20rage.jpg

7. Scratchin' an itch
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Scratchin%20an%20itch.jpg

8. Surf Scoter drake
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Surf%20Scoter%20-%20drake.jpg

9. California Blonde
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/California%20Blonde.jpg

10. "My what big feet I have!"
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/My%20what%20big%20feet%20I%20have.jpg

11. Sea Otter lunch
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Sea%20Otter%20lunch.jpg

12. Walkin' on water - Eared Grebe (Thanks for the correction Doug!)
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Walkin%20on%20Water%20-%20Western%20Grebe.jpg

13. Sea Otter profile
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Sea%20Otter%20Profile.jpg

14. Long-billed Curlew
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Long-billed%20Curlew.jpg

15. Marbled Godwit in flight
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Marbled%20Godwit%20in%20flight.jpg

16. Brandt's Cormorant - breeding plumage
http://www.edrotberg.org/images/Brandts%20Cormorant%20-%20breeding%20plumage.jpg



Edited by Edward Rotberg on Feb 24, 2008 at 03:50 PM GMT (Reason: Corrected ID thanks to Douglas Herr)

Edited on Feb 24, 2008 at 02:50 AM



Feb 23, 2008 at 10:22 PM
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Holy Crap Ed,

You may want to downsize these >> I am on Hi Speed DSL and it takes forever to load. May just be your server is busy but these files are over 1000 x over 800 you may want to resize to something more like 800 x 600 for easier viewing.

Great shot though from the few I could view



Feb 23, 2008 at 10:40 PM
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series of beautiful captures, especially ones in elkhorn slough


Feb 23, 2008 at 10:45 PM
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I'm fond of #7 and I like 11 a lot.


Feb 23, 2008 at 11:10 PM
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HI Ed,

I enjoyed all of these. Generally I liked the sea otters the best. Fantastic poses and love the caption on #10. Also like #1 very much. Thanks for sharing these.



Feb 24, 2008 at 12:05 AM
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Perfect match of caption and image on #10 - great shots all.


Feb 24, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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Ed,

These are amazing... My favorites are # 10, 11 & 16.

Lil



Feb 24, 2008 at 12:55 AM
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Ditto on the downsizing, Ed - my computer wouldn't load past #11 so I couldn't see all the otters. (I have high speed cable DSL at home too.) I'll check again at the end of the day - best if each image doesn't exceed 325 kb, in my experience...

But from what I saw - WOW!! Super! My favorites are #5 (priceless!!), 9 and 11.

Way to go!!
Susan



Feb 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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"California Blonde" is awesome. Thanks for sharing.


Feb 24, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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Ed,
This is a great series! I use to spend a lot of time in this area... your images really make me miss it!

Did you take the otter shots from boat or land... just curious.
cheers,
bruce



Feb 24, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Edward Rotberg
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Thanks for the kind words people.

Bruce: The otter photos were taken from a boat with my 500mm f/4L IS, hand-held.

The "problem" image is probably the skeleton of the weaner. Even compressed to level 1 in photoshop it's 226K. It's the largest of the images. Only one other images is over 175K with most well below that. That image was only 204K. In all likelihood, it's the number of images as opposed to the size of them that is causing problems for some people.

= Ed =



Feb 24, 2008 at 01:37 PM
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Ed, A great set. I liked the open shots of the sea areas that showed the habitat and then the close-ups. The addition of #4 "Infant Mortality" helped document the reality of the interactions. Great otter shots - I bet they were fun to watch. I was able to view the set OK - loading was just a little slow. Steve W


Feb 24, 2008 at 05:08 PM
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It's great work, Ed!

The pair of weaners sleeping side by side is an original view that I've not seen in any of the others' photos. Well seen! I also admire the closeup of the morning fight. When you get the moment like that, the whole bull wouldn't make a great shot any greater. The blonde and the curlew are also outstanding.

I'm glad to have met you that day. What a great day!



Feb 24, 2008 at 06:32 PM
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Great variety of beautiful shots, Ed. I like the composition of the first shots, but they are all excellent shots.
Socrate



Feb 24, 2008 at 09:04 PM
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Thanks for looking and commenting, Steve, Al & Socrate.

= Ed =



Feb 25, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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Some great stuff here, it is hard to pick. Nice variety, looks like you had a great time.

Tim



Feb 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM
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Gosh those otter shots couldn't be any cuter. Great character in those. Two wieners hold the buns is neat. Sure looks like a nice outing, nothing wrong with being around the seashore.

Karl



Feb 25, 2008 at 03:22 PM
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4, 7, 9-11 & 13 are my favorites in a great seies Ed! Nice work

Cheers
Hope to see you next winter dude.
Gene



Feb 25, 2008 at 08:08 PM
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Excellent work Ed. You captured some wonderful poses and behavioral shots, and captured them well. Favorites are 3, 9, 10, 11 and a great job on 16.

Doug



Feb 25, 2008 at 10:13 PM
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Hi Ed,
5 and 7 are very adorable. These are really cool shots and I enjoyed looking at them.



Feb 26, 2008 at 02:23 PM





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