The Little One

Gallery: WildlifePosted November 17, 2009396 views10 comments

Rick found this little guy trapped in a tidepool up in Blowing Rocks, Jupiter, FL. We tok some pics and then released him in a less rocky area. I believe it is a loggerhead but haven't confirmed it. I had a customer order a 30x40 of it on canvas and it definitely bumped it up a few notches when I saw it that big. Its funny how a big print can really work on simpler images.

Thanks for looking and of course all the great critiques,
Paul

5d2, Tamron 180 handheld
Lens (mm): 180
ISO: 800
Aperture: 5.6
Shutter: 1/100

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

Really gorgeous photo - would love to see that big version

I can't help with the ID's, but the colors and detail are really great - too bad about the OOF triangle in the LHC

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on November 17, 2009 at 11:51 PM

Great Wall hanger, Paul!
I love large prints and parting with them is such sweet sorrow.
I mirror Luke's sentiment about the LL corner. Even getting just the second shell into DOF would be better, but a nit is just a nit.
Nice work!
Neil

Registered on October 30, 2009, 156 Posts, 749 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on November 18, 2009 at 8:02 AM

Thanks guys, I wish I could have used a tripod but no way to contort it and get this angle. I had to grind my elbows on the sandstone(not sand) to get this and you can see the specs, I couldn't really go slower. Wish I had steadier hands.

Thanks again,
Paul

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Comment posted by Brad Hill on November 18, 2009 at 9:58 AM

Hi Paul,

I totally agree with your comment "ts funny how a big print can really work on simpler images" - an important point - well said.

I really like the shot but have to agree with the comments on the OOF triangle. I totally understand your limitations in shutter speed imposed by having to use your "organic" bipod!

Cheers...thanks for sharing this...

Brad

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

Comment posted by Vincent Grafhorst on November 18, 2009 at 1:08 PM

How sweet Paul! What a great subject, also one that cannot run away fast or eat you

I have nothing to add that has not already been said, only that I wish I was there to make a few pics of this cutie myself

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Comment posted by Sally King on November 18, 2009 at 1:57 PM

I am going with Cindy in that I really like the selective focusing. My eye goes right to the turtle and the lower left corner doesn't bother me at all. I find my eye going back and forth between the face and that little shell. Nicely done especially by the offering of a helping hand.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 18, 2009 at 5:13 PM

Very nice, with perfect details, composition and colours.

regards

daniel

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on November 19, 2009 at 10:40 AM

Nice. I agree that the little shell under his "armpit" is a key element in making this special.

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Comment posted by Joe James on November 20, 2009 at 3:34 PM

This is a great shot! I personally like the DOF with just the turtle being in perfect focus. I think you're right about the ID, looks like every other baby Loggerhead I've seen. Great timing and nice job.

Registered on November 20, 2009, 89 Posts, 808 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Bartsch on August 27, 2010 at 8:02 PM

Gorgeous indeed. Amazing detail and great choice of DOF.

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