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This image captures a river otter right after it emerged from the water on Lake Almanor in Plumas County, California, USA. I’d been on a quest to get a good image of one since I became aware of at least four of them in this area of open water between large expanses of ice. Having watched them for several sessions, I believed I had a good idea for a place to set up in the late afternoon light, and the animal here did not disappoint. As I laid still against the rocks, dressed in colors similar to the surroundings, it came out of the water and up the bank—about as close to one as I want to be, having seen what their teeth look like. Thankfully, the animal went on about its business, disappearing into the boulders in the opposite direction of me. Given my stillness and the fact I was “up-sun” from the critter, I don’t think it ever had any idea I was there snapping its picture in the wonderful warm afternoon light.

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Official Website:tpeakphotos.art Hello, my name is Mike Lee, and I am a landscape and nature photographer based in Janesville, California. Photography has been a passion of mine for many years, and since retiring from my first career in 2018 I've decided to make photographic art that all-too-important next chapter. Through my lens, I aim to share the landscapes, wildlife, and stunning moments that I encounter in Northern California and beyond. I've always had an appreciation for nature, and living in such a beautiful and diverse area has provided me with endless inspiration. From the towering Sierra Nevada mountains to the serene valleys and forests, I find myself constantly in awe of the world around me. My photography is an attempt to...