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Click to Enlarge View More Sea Otter photos… This was taken just after an over amorous male was trying to force himself on the mother of this pup. The fray that ensued was quite dramatic. The aftermath was this brief moment of comfort between mother and pup.

Now that I’ve got your attention… For those sitting on the fence contemplating joining in on my Sea Otter Photo Tour this September 7th and 14th there’s no time like the present to register. Sea Otters are incredibly good photography subjects and are entertaining to boot.

Looking forward… I cannot wait until early September. The prospect of photographing Sea Otters again is keeping me going these days. The act of photographing a landscape or nature subject has always been a meditative experience for me. Add to the mix a cute furry critter like Sea Otters and you have a magical combination that adds up to a relaxing and fun time.

California Sea Otters certainly have an air of relaxation about them.  As relaxed as they seem they’re actually quite active eating 20% of their body weight in food per day. Their constant pursuit of food is a reflection of their fast metabolism that helps them survive in the frigid northern California water.

This fall I will be leading (2) two California Sea Otter photography tours near Monterey, California and you’re invited! From the comfort of a pontoon boat those in attendance will have the ability to photograph the natural behaviors of California Sea Otters and potentially other species including

Sea Otters are one of the more interesting wild animals in Northern California. From their playful interaction to their use of rocks as tools to eat their favorite food it’s hard to get enough of them.