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The Painted Turtle


The Painted Turtle
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Copyright: Asbed Iskedjian (CeltickRanger) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1214 W: 60 N: 2313] (7691)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-16
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon CoolPix L3, NIKKOR 3X OPTICAL ZOOM
Exposure: f/5.3, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-17 14:17
Viewed: 541
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
hello dear TN friends, today i am presenting you the painted turtle,
it is not the first time that i am shooting in photo a turtle,
i have already done few photos of swiming turtle in summer 2006,
but i prefer the one taken yesturday, for the pose of the turtle
and because for the environnement aquatic vegetations where he is

when in summer 2006 i have done swiming turtle photos
i never did reseaches to kno what a kind of turtle it is,
today (yesturday night) i did and learned that
it is the painted turtle and from this website

http://www.tortoise.org/archives/chrysemy.html

« i learned that « The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta)
is the most widely distributed North American turtle,
and the only one to range across the entire continent,
occurring from southern Canada to northern Mexico and
from the northwestern to the southeastern United States. »

and i learned too, that there is 3 speecies of the painted turtle :
- The eastern painted turtle
- The midland painted
and
- The western painted turtle

why when i shot swiming turtle photos in 2006
i did not do searches to kno what kind of turtle it is ?

the reason is that at that time it was the photos
of the subjects (ducks and other animals) i was interesting,
and now, THANKS TO TN and his creators, i am interesting
for the subjects too and not only the photos,

thanks to TN, i learned alot reading on notes
and when i was to post an image, i did searches
found websites and learned alot again

i would like to finnish my notes by telling that
this photo was again shot with my 5 megapixels,
3X zoom, small « Point & Shoot » Nikon camera
and i am realy loving the colour tones that the small
compact Nikon is giving me and i am thinking if someday
i have the budget to choose between a Nikon D300
an a Canon 40D, i would go with the Nikon

this photo was shot at ISO50

Merci

Asbed
Jamesp, pekkavalo1, boreocypriensis, zulfu, Gert-Paassen, gracious, bahadir, maurydv, jaycee, eqshannon, Argus, Luis52, jusninasirun, marhowie, jeanpaul, goldyrs has marked this note useful
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  • Great 
  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-06-17 14:19]

Hi Asbed

Lovely composition - I like the strong verticals of the reeds. Great colour too.

James

Hi Asbed,

Very good picture of Painted Turtle. Good composition, colours and sharp details.

TFS

Pekka

Hi,
I like photographs showing animals in their natural habitats, this one is great- nice surrounding water and plants, good DOF and sharpness of turtle. well done
cheers
Adrian

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 600 W: 0 N: 117] (669)
  • [2008-06-17 20:53]

Hello Asbed, wonderful capture of this beauty. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

Hello Asbed,
Good shot and composition.

gert

Bonjour Asbed,
The exposure and focus is first class here with good lighting!
the subject is sharp with good colour and details
good job and presentation
merci
tony

Hi Asbed, wonderful capture of this cute terrapin with splendid colours in its natural environ. Unfortunately this cute animal was dometicated by humans and spread to many unnatural places such as Turkey, etc. Your shot show us once more that all animals are beautiful in their original residence. TFS my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Perfect shot Asbed. Many thanks! Regards,
Bahadır

Hi absed,
WOw you took a shot of my turtle
I have the same one a bit smaller
nice shot great environment and nice colours
well done
Toba

Bella composizione per questa tartaruga in mezzo alla vegetazione acquatica, buona nitidezza, molto belli e naturali i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

  • Great 
  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-06-18 8:55]

Hi Asbed,

So good to see this turtle in its natural habitat. Usually I see them in cages. You caught him very well through the reeds and we get a good view of him. I like the way he has his head up in the air.

Jane

HA! I had to seek it out a bit but the greens are so cleverly hiding it...at least somewhat..your greens are again super here and do indeed kepp the attention and focus!
Bob

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-06-18 9:40]

Hi Asbed,i like a lot your style,you show us always the animals in the natural environment,it's a great work,wonderfull colors,thanks for share,Luciano

  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2770 W: 151 N: 7984] (24857)
  • [2008-06-18 10:08]

Hello Asbed,
IF one wanted a shot of a Painted Turtle in its natural habitat this must be great choice. The turtle is sharply depicted and it it is well composed in the reedy aquatic habitat with fine colours and lighting.

Thanks for sharing this delightful image,
Ivan

  • Great 
  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-06-18 21:10]

Hola Asbed.
I love Turtles, even when I was bited by one of them when I was a little boy and we were swimming in a river. all of My friends laugh a lot of me that time. great memories isnt it?
Lovely photo Asbed. Great colors.
Luis52.

Asbed,

Very nicely captured. You seem to be able to approach wildlife without much difficulty. The previous shots of the heron and now this one prove just that. I always found it very surprising that turtles can move so quickly when they sense danger (or me coming with a camera :) You've done wonderfully here Asbed. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

Hello Asbed. Very nice shot in natural habitat. Good contrast with pleasant warm light catching on the surface. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Hi Asbed,
Nicely seen in its natural habitat, clear details.
Good color/DOF and I think you managed the exposure well also.
I would go with the 40D myself, but that's just me ;-}
Great post!
Howard

Hi Asbed, great capture of splendid turtle, beautiful composition with great colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Salut Asbed
Tres belle image de cette tortue.Bon POV et belle composition.Les couleurs sont excellente.
Merci et a la prochaine..JP

  • Great 
  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-21 20:40]

Hello Asbed

A very good capture of this cute painted turtle in it's natural environment.
The lighting and colours are vivid.
Nicely composed in the frame.
Very informative notes to accompany.
TFS

Rob

Love this shot, bro, but just catchin up for now!
Goldy

  • Great 
  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 785] (2478)
  • [2008-06-24 1:05]

Hi Asbed,
Nice presentation of the painted turtle in its habitat and vegetation.I like the overall green provided by the standing reeds.The pose of the turtle is interesting showing movement as if it is trudging along the marshy waters.Fine lighting and well saturated colours.
TFS & Cheers

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