Diane Perry
July 2024 - Galapagos Tortoise
About the Image(s)
This photo of a Galapagos tortoise was taken at the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park.
Canon 5D
170mm
1/500
5.6
iso 500
Post processing- reduction 1 stop in exposure, sharpening & denoise.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
11 comments posted
Diane,
I think you selected the perfect wildlife specimen for photography. No worries about your subject moving too fast. Posted: 07/09/2024 00:56:02
I think you selected the perfect wildlife specimen for photography. No worries about your subject moving too fast. Posted: 07/09/2024 00:56:02
Lol. I guess you have to get a good tortoise shot. I am aiming to get a whale shot as the humpback highway is in full swing but haven't managed that one yet. Posted: 07/09/2024 04:35:23
I love this low down and close crop. The diagonal angle of the edge of the shell is a nice touch.
I guess this action was easier to capture than the whales jumping out of the water! Posted: 07/09/2024 18:20:19
I guess this action was easier to capture than the whales jumping out of the water! Posted: 07/09/2024 18:20:19
Thanks. I am determined to get a whale though. Posted: 07/10/2024 04:18:26
Good shot. I like how he is looking at you. Good luck with the whales. Posted: 07/10/2024 20:01:19
That is an amazing capture. The subject feels very expressive and detailed. Also good luck on the whales that is a really tough photo. Posted: 07/15/2024 14:35:09
Thanks. Posted: 07/15/2024 22:15:12
Great image. I agree with all previous comments.
My only suggestion, if your knees (or any joint) are allowing it, is to have eye-level capture (you would need to be flat on your abdomen in this case!). Furthermore, one would have to keep some distance from the animal as getting back up can take some time!
p.s.: My angle would have been similar to yours as I can't go that low easily....
Posted: 07/16/2024 16:16:11
My only suggestion, if your knees (or any joint) are allowing it, is to have eye-level capture (you would need to be flat on your abdomen in this case!). Furthermore, one would have to keep some distance from the animal as getting back up can take some time!
p.s.: My angle would have been similar to yours as I can't go that low easily....
Posted: 07/16/2024 16:16:11
I love the picture, and my only comment would be to get low. However, when you do get low, and focus on its eyes, the shell maybe out of focus and you may have to stop down a little bit more.
Posted: 07/17/2024 13:45:31
Posted: 07/17/2024 13:45:31
Thanks. Will have to make sure I keep in mind about stops & focus.
Posted: 07/18/2024 02:40:03
Posted: 07/18/2024 02:40:03
That's something to consider for another time. Unfortunately the fence in this case was solid at the bottom so I had to lean over it. Posted: 07/18/2024 02:38:46