The Art of Turtle Zen

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 11, 2009625 views13 comments

Most of my work is in ES&S but I love wildlife too, and occasionally the opportunity comes up for something a little different.

Comments & critiques are always welcome, thanks for looking!

Mike

Sony A700, 16-105

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM

Love it, Great perspective.
I almost thought the thumbnail looked like an owl in a burrowed tree, lol
Wonderful job Mike

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on June 12, 2009 at 12:10 AM

I like it alot! Looks like he has a friendly little smile on his face.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 12, 2009 at 12:19 AM

Really neat shot Michael. I particularly like your pov.

Pat

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 12, 2009 at 5:17 AM

Love that in your face perspective and the details are great.

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on June 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM

Hi Michael,

I really like this almost "out of context" perspective - unusual, striking, and visually interesting! Given the subject matter, the crop/framing works well for me and the technicals look spot on.

Thanks for posting this unique bit of Turtle Art!

Cheers...

Brad

Registered on May 29, 2007, 431 Posts, 6061 Comments

Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on June 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM

Very original look at a turtle, great comp etc, sweet image!

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Comment posted by Billy Fairburn on June 12, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Very cool shot!

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on June 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Great shot! Just love the close up perspective and detail

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on June 13, 2009 at 5:09 PM

I like this a lot and really appreciate that the dof is sharp throughout. The reflective quality of his head is excellent!

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Comment posted by Dan Walters on June 13, 2009 at 11:57 PM

Love the closeup! Great detail and eye contact.

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Comment posted by James Campbell on June 15, 2009 at 3:57 PM

Really lovely striking image! I like the composition and the impact in general of this perspective. Well done on your EP

Nice one, James

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Comment posted by Marsha Cross on June 17, 2009 at 8:23 PM

I love this shot. It amazes me how you got so close and still kept the image sharp and clean...wonderful!

Registered on June 16, 2009, 5 Posts, 11 Comments

Comment posted by Michael VanBeber on June 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments, and for the honor of an EP!

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