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Spur-thighed Tortoise


Spur-thighed Tortoise
Photo Information
Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1562] (6091)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-20
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 180mm f3.5 L Macro
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-20 6:10
Viewed: 493
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Spur-thighed Tortoise is one of four European members of the Testudinidae family of tortoises. The other members of the family are Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni), the Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata) and Horsfield's Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii).
The Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca ibera) is often confused with Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni). However, there are nine notable differences that enable them to be distinguished.
Males differ from females in 6 main points. Firstly, they are generally smaller. Their tails are longer and taper to a point evenly, and the cloacal opening is farther from the base of the tail. The underside is somewhat curved, while females have a flat shell on the underside. The rear portion of a male's carapace is wider than it is long. Finally, the posterior plates of the carapace often flange outward.

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To goldyrs: capture in wildzetu 1 06-20 22:14
To roges: Salutzetu 1 06-20 11:44
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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 781 W: 3 N: 2065] (6510)
  • [2009-06-20 6:25]

I'd love to meet a turtle in the wild, Razvan, you're very lucky to have come accross such a big one. Your picture is very sharp and cristal clear, we can look at all the details of the shell and legs, its head and the dry surrounding. Thank you!

Francine

Simply amazing picture of the Tortoise, Razvan.
Every detail on the shell is crystal clear.
I like those patterns on the shell.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2348 W: 92 N: 5361] (17140)
  • [2009-06-20 6:39]

Hello Razvan,
Superb sharp detailed photo of this Tortoise in beautiful light and colours. Excellent low POV, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3750 W: 187 N: 11171] (34499)
  • [2009-06-20 7:41]

Hello Razvan,
A fine portrait of a Spur-thighed Tortoise taken from an excellent lateral low POV with superb sharpness and DOF against a bare soil BG that makes it stand out.
Thanks for posting this and have a good weekend,
Ivan

woh! Razvan,

Great angle to capture the turtle. The brightness must have been difficult to handle. Very good appreciation of animal movement, sound and well-molding compound. well done.

TFS!

Jesús

Salut Razvan
Fotografia asta imi aminteste de practica studenteasca din Dobrogea, cand colectam insecte si diverse plante. Si culmea, cineva a "colectat" si o mica testoasa si a cazat-o in rezervatia de la Agigea.
Foarte frumos ai fotografiat-o, imi place cum se observa desenul caracteristic de pe carapace.
Numai bine
Oana

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2865 W: 34 N: 8488] (31708)
  • [2009-06-20 9:57]

Hi Razvan. A very good picture of this Tortoise . My children had one many years ago. You have taken this one with fine detail and bright colours. I like your low POV. wel ldone TFS.
Nick..

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  • elif Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 0 N: 98] (458)
  • [2009-06-20 10:59]

Hello Razvan,
A very good picture of this Tortoise.well capture..
Best wishes.
Elif

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 567 W: 0 N: 475] (2936)
  • [2009-06-20 11:38]
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Salut Razvan !
M-am intors. Am lipsit un pic si de acum incolo sper sa am timp sa expun din pozele facute.
Observ ca in colectia pozelor tale si-a facut loc si o broascaa testoasa. Excelenta realizare si redare a ei.
Iti doresc un weekend placut,
Adrian

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1935 W: 6 N: 5396] (19252)
  • [2009-06-20 16:16]

Hi Razvan,surely simple to take but not easy to found!Perfect quality of sharpness and colors and beutiful light of sun,My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-20 16:34]

Hi Razvan,

A superb shot of this wonderful Tortoise. I absolutely love the colors and patterns of the beautiful shell. Fine details of the entire Tortoise - the eye and face with what appears to be a frown is marvelous. Even the legs are fascinating to see. Great post!

Jane

A superb shot of this turtle, Razvan...
Is this shot in captivity?
Or is it wild?
Bravo!
Goldy

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3556 W: 143 N: 5626] (18415)
  • [2009-06-20 23:21]

Hi Razvan.
Simply outstanding reproduction of all beauties and features of the wonderful turtle. I am impressed with reflection of animal's state of mood. Face expression is great and funny. My greetings and may thanks for fine post.
Alexei.

Hi Razvan,
A nice capture of this beautiful tortoise. Very well composed shot with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1299 W: 0 N: 2470] (8765)
  • [2009-07-03 1:56]

Hi Razvan,
nice tortoise in lovely pattern. the colour stands out very well under the light.
Great details and very sharp...luckily it did not hide its head inside the shell.

regards,
Foozi

hello Razvan
great shot of my favorite of Greece
great sharpness and good light
greeting lou

nice one, TFS Ori

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