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Aldabra Giant Tortoise


Aldabra Giant Tortoise
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Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1225 W: 64 N: 2917] (10869)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-18
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT 350D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-16 7:50
Viewed: 1305
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Aldabra Giant Tortoise - Paphos Bird Park

I got his attention by clapping my hands and shooting "BIG TORTOISE" only to notice a couple of girls who were doubled in two with laughter at my antics ... He He, us photographers are a funny bunch, the things we do to get that shot ...

The Aldabra tortoise is second only to the Galapagos tortoise as the biggest land tortoise in the world. Aldabra tortoises can weigh more than 500 pounds, with a shell more than five feet long. Now that's big!

Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows
Exposure Time: 1/500 sec
F-Stop: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 400/1 mm

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Hi Stephen, Excellent capture. I like thes animals. This photo is perfect. Colors and bg is perfect. Everything is crisp. TFS Kyle

Hi Stephan,
I agree, I'll do some crazy things to try and get a good shot. I love the comp. and framing on this. Spot on exposure.
You have captured a pose that shows him looking at you like what is that crazt guy doing.
Scott

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 870 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2006-04-16 12:54]

Hello Steven , A Very great portret ,the colours compositie
pov bg sharpnes , very good ,Greetings Teunie .

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 32 N: 790] (3052)
  • [2006-04-16 15:16]

Hi Stephen, this is a great shot. Excellent pose with great detail and lighting. I like the way you have composed the shot within the frame also with a good low point of view. Well done and TFS.
Dean.

Hello Stephen, this is a fantstic portrait shot.
Pose is excellent, great work. Very good sharpness, details, colours and composition. Thanks you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

Hi Stephen

What a grand looking fellow. He has a snooty expression.

'What, more Paparazzi!'

Look at all those wrinkles on the neck.

A really good shot. Well composed with excellent OOF BG. :-)

Hi Stephen,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV, notes and framing.

Thanks for posting, Have a great week.

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 0 N: 90] (7655)
  • [2006-04-17 17:44]

Hi Stephen
Great capture.Good details and colours.Look like he says something to you :) .
Well done

osse

Hello,
I'm glad you managed to got his attention ;-) Lovely pose and perfect POV. I think it's difficult to take good picture of a tourtoise and you did it.
Excellent shot!

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