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A Hidden Beauty for Boreocypriensis


A Hidden Beauty for Boreocypriensis
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Copyright: Deniz YALCINKAYA (xTauruSx) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 925 W: 0 N: 155] (606)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's Favorites-2, Dedications to Bayram, Dedications at treknature: Part Five [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-11-25 13:20
Viewed: 1308
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 113
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The western Caspian turtle or Stripe-necked Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata)

It ranges throughout southeastern Europe (former Yugoslavia to Greece, the Ionian Islands, Crete, and Cyprus), Bulgaria, eastern to south-central Turkey, coastal Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

You could find more aditional info on the gallery of our supervisor Dr. Bayram GÖÇMEN (boreocypriensis). I would like to dedicate this photo to him for his contribution to us.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1065 W: 0 N: 162] (870)
  • [2008-11-25 13:23]
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Deniz çok güzel. Eline sağlık. Harika bir görüntü ve hocamıza güzel bir hediye.
Mehmet

Orti kambersiz düğün olmaz:). Harika olmuş ortak. Hocaya güzel bir hediye. Teşekkür.
Bahadır

A strongly eutrophical habitat hiding a young Mauremys, and a good dedication. Bayram will love it.
Mehmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-11-25 14:44]

Hi Deniz,

How did you even notice that little head sticking out? A wonderful shot of this adorable little turtle with fine details - even of the tiny eye. I'm sure Bayram will love it.

Jane

Selamlar Deniz, anlaşmalı ve ard ards gelen dedikasyonlarınız için teşekkürler. Ben beğendim. Teşekkürler.
Bayram

Hello Deniz

A very interesting capture of this turtle.
The natural setting is very good,showing it's natural habitat.
The light is well handled.
You managed to get close without it darting back under the vegetation.
TFS

Wolf

Merhaba Deniz,
splendido momento di cattura, eccellenti POV e composizione ambientata, ottima definizione con bellissimi e luminosi colori. Complimenti per la dedica al Dr. Bayram.
La scelgo come favorita. A very good photojob.
TFS.
Maurizio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1151 W: 32 N: 1192] (3654)
  • [2008-11-26 1:09]

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Bu karışıklığın içinde iyi farketmişsiniz.Adıyla uyumlu bir çalışma olmuş.
Selamlar,ellerinize sağlık!

Merhaba Deniz. Bu huysuz hayvanı bu şekilde görüntülemek için çok sabır istiyor bilirim. Bayram hocamıza güzel bir hediye olmuş.
Eline sağlık.
Nazım

Hello Deniz
Thanks for sharing this lovely face of the Stripe-necked Terrapin which you dedicated to your professor and our friend Bayram. He surely is well loved and respected among his students and fellow members.
You where very fortunate to see this Terrapin among and between all the roots and greenery in the water. It is well camouflaged and hidden away. I am sure it is only a practised eye that knows what to look for and where to look for that "something special". If it was not for the visibility of the eye, one could easily think the head of the reptile is part of the foliage in the water. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards.
Anna

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2008-11-26 4:59]

Hello Deniz,
Great to see a post from you again! This is a Turtle that must have been pretty hard to discover! Good focus on the head and a good illustration of its habitat.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-11-26 5:35]

Hi Deniz,an unusual way to show this turtle,i like a lot this pic,excellents details and colors and nice POV,my best compliments,Luciano

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2008-11-26 5:38]

Merhaba Deniz,
This is cute!
An excellent capture of a Turte's head poking out from the algal growth on the surface of the water taken from a great POV with fine sharpness.
Thanks for sharing this unique image, a fine tribute to our friend Bayram,
Kind regards,
Ivan

Merhaba Mehmet, an other for Bayram:), lovely composition with cute turtle, splendid sharpness, great dedications to our friend, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2008-11-26 10:36]

Hello Deniz,
This is lovely picture, so well captured with some lovely colours, nice and sharp. Beautiful water colours as well.
Regards Siggi

Hello Deniz,

Excellent capture.
Nice colours with good detail.
Lighting and composition are splendid.

Hi Deniz,

I must good looking to his head above the water.
nice shot of this turtle in his habitat.

Gert

Selam Deniz, ysuncuklar arasinda iyi farekettin bunu. ilk bakinca anlamadim ama dikkatli bakinca kaplumbaganin kafasini farkettim. Guzel cekmissin. Eline saglik. Londra'dan selamlar.
Merih

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2008-11-26 15:38]

The cute little animal emerging from under algua, how pretty. Thank you Denis to share with us this fauna!

Francine

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-11-26 19:46]

Hello Deniz,
This image documents just how well turtles can hide in their environment. Great job Deniz, thank you for sharing.
Rick

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2008-11-26 23:01]

Hi Deniz,
Wonderful shot of this hidden Turtle in its natural habitat. Great view and this moss filled water looks fine. Very neat and sharp image. Very nicely seen and composed. Must have made Bayram happy for this dedication.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Deniz,
Excellent capture of this hiding Turtle. Very good presentation of a wildlife feature with good composition, sharp details and nice natural colours and BG.
TFS
Pekka

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-11-27 15:08]

Merhaba Deniz bey hoş bir poz olmuş ellerinize sağlık.

Merhaba Deniz,
Selamlah!!
I loved the natural surrounding from where the Western Caspian turle stay!
captured well with a good lighting over the image with great sharpness, good natural colour and details
many thanks for the sharing
greeting
Tony

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2008-11-27 23:22]
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Hello Deniz,
a very special shot of this special species to special person.
Nice composition of thre head conming out of the water.
all the best.

Regards,
Foozi

hello Deniz

excellent shot of this well camouflaged turtle
and dedication to our friend Bayram,
shot with fine POV and framing, excellent sharpness
with full of details, TFS

Asbed

Merhaba Deniz,iyi farkedilmiş,yosunların altına gizlensede bu kaplumbağa senin objektifinden kaçamamış,ellerine sağlık :)

hello deniz,
fine dedication for bayram, you have spotted and capture this turtle hiding in its habitat, i liked the natural colors, the composition and the pov,
tfs & regards
pankaj

merhaba deniz,
harika bir kaplumbağa türü,
Çok iyi farketmişsin.
Bayramınızı tebrik ediyorum.
Selamlar.

Merhaba Deniz,
This beauty is really well hidden ;-)
I like the composition made, with all that water plants, and then the head of the turtle just showing at the center of interest.
Nice lighting and harmonious green hues.
Good picture and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

hello Deniz
a fery nice sharp picture of the turtle
beautiful collor green
greeting lou

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  • Rosa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-12-22 1:50]

Hello Deniz,
what a capture, what a splendid momment.
Great shot.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season
Rosa

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-12-28 12:19]

Hi Deniz

Great timing to get the shot. I love seeing how well hidden he is. Lovely job

TFS

Karan

Hi Deniz,
HAPPY NEW YEAR. A nice capture of this beautiful turtle. A nice dedication for Bayram. Very well composed with sharp details and well seen. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Deniz,

Beautiful shot of this terrapin. We have them breed commercially here in Malaysia. Fine details with the head popping out of the water.

Regards,
Jusni

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2009-01-12 10:47]

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Hakikaten gizli güzellik:)Sadece kafası dışarda,farkedilmesi güç.Hoş bir çalışma olmuş.
Selamlar..

Interesting shot & comp Deniz.
You've shown the turtle in its natural environment very well.
Nice details, color, and exposure also..
Well done,
Howard

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-01-22 14:37]

Hello Deniz !
Wow, it must have been hard to spot this one, she's so excellently hidden - excellent title you have chosen for this picture. I love all those algaes and water plants around the turtle, looks beautiful with all these different shades of green. Very well done !
Valerie.

Deniz. inan buna ilk bakınca birşey göremedim:) yazıları kuyunca orda bir kaplumbağa oldunu anladım ve gördüm. Gerçekten de saklanmış. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

Merhaba Deniz,
Uzun süre fotoğraf yüklemeyince kaçırmışım bunu, yorumsuz bırakmayayım. Çok güzel bir kare olmuş, eline sağlık. Hocaya da güzel bir hediye olmuş.
Selamlar, Naşit

Hi Deniz,
Excellent capture and very good dedication. Well done. Ferran

Muthis bir resim ve guzel yakaladin...Hocana harika bir hediye olmus. Ellerine saglik, paylasim icin tesekkurler.
Basarilar, selamlar.
Leyla.

Merhaba Deniz Bey,
Gerçekten ilginç bir çalışma olmuş. Ellerinize sağlık. Paylaşım için teşekkürler.
Gamze:)

Oportunidad de la captura y belleza en el colorido. Gran sensación de realismo.
Saludos Deniz: Josep Ignasi.

Hello Deniz
very good camouflage for this caspian turtle, only the head looks out
great composition with very good colors and lighting
have a grea da
Jacqueline

Deniz bey selamlar,
Sıradışı bir kompozisyon...
Minik kaplumbağa, kafasıyla pek şirin bir pozda.
Emeğinize sağlık.
Seyfi

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 613 W: 0 N: 546] (3180)
  • [2009-03-28 1:10]

Hi Deniz !

Very beautiful image, well done.
A splendid catch is made quite difficult.
Have a nice weekend,
Adrian

hello Deniz
very particular glance, a live scene,
good resault,separate photo
best regards
Nasos

My brother Deniz,
This is a superb shot with all the natural camouflage...
Very well done!
Hugs from India!
Goldy

Hi Deniz,

I don't say this pic is bad, but the main theme (the turtle's head) is too small. Of course You show well how and where this specie lives, but more zoom, or tighter crop might solve the problem.
Best wishes from Hungary, László

PS: please upload a new pic, because I already commented each of Yours. :)

Merhaba Deniz,
Bayram Hocamıza harika bir armağan.Doku, renk ve detaylar süper.Eline sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

Hello Deniz

A wondeful shot here, very well positioned with great detail and colour showing us the habitat perfectly too.
Thank you for sharing
Kind regards Helen

P.S.You can find me and more of my images here Perfectly Captured do come and share your images with us too.

Deniz hocam cok güzel çekmişsiniz kaplumbagayi.. elinize sağlık.
Özgür

Merhaba Deniz. Magnificent light's management and interestig capture. Very good details amn colours.

Roberto

Excelente foto de este reptil del que apenas se piede ver la cabeza en pleno habitat
Buen trabajo
un saludo

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5452 W: 594 N: 3651] (10035)
  • [2009-11-21 16:41]
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Hi Deniz

On the thumbnail I could not see what this hidden beauty is. I received a pleasant
surprise once I opened it and discovered this little Terrapin between the slimy stuff.
A well deserved dedication to our friend Bayram. He has made a tremendous impact
and contribution to this site. His love of nature spills over into his love to share it with
us. A real dedicated teacher he is.

Well there's not much of the Terrapin to comment about, but at least that bit which
is sticking out is well captured with good detail and natural colour. The rest of the
image is package in a good composition which shows the main subject within its
water bound habitat.

Good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 511 W: 20 N: 1392] (4861)
  • [2009-11-27 19:42]

Hello Deniz,
Very original photo, the turtle is shown in it's natural habit with fine detail and good color. Even though we see only the head, this is a true depiction of what we many times get a glimpse of before they disappear. TFS.
Ron

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