River Rascal soda-lime a mug becomes more than

a mug becomes more than a vessel—it becomes a pause

Hints of green and blue breathe freshness into the scene

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This piece is a testament to the power of simple mediums to convey complex emotion and a window into the curious mind of our close relative

but one disappear a couple of days later

River Rascal soda-lime a mug becomes more thanThis photograph of a river otter was taken on a trail in Algonquin Park. I had spotted a hole in the ice that looked intentionally carved. Figuring someone might emerge if I waited long enough, I sat down and kept my eyes fixed on this hole. Eventually, a river otter friend popped up to survey the area. After determining I wasn't a threat, it continued to pop up through this hole every so often, sometimes with a nice fish snack from below. Medium: