This well timed picture of a sea otter has caught what could be the most expressive response ever recorded in the animal realm. Though the truth might be a basic grooming procedure, the photographer has captured a moment with far more entertainment value. With its mouth open and eyes wide, the sea otter's facial expression quite resembles the universal face of someone who has just heard the most shocking piece of information. The fictitious situation with "Otter Senior" and "Otter Sandra" gives the picture a funny human component, which increases its relevance and appeal. The humorous impact is increased by the way the otter's paws are positioned, nearly as if it were grasping its chest in amazement. This picture shows how well wildlife photography, taken at precisely the perfect moment, can produce stories that link human and animal expressions, therefore producing quite interesting and relevant photos.
