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Gallery: WildlifePosted June 3, 201379 views4 comments

I know this images is dark but it reflects the mood of the setting at the time. yellow bellied slider I believe.

Sony A77
sigma 150/500 at 300 focal length
f/6.3
1/200th
ISO 200
hand held

Sorry, no processing, just re-sized

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 3, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Yes, it's quite dark - almost can't discern any features in the turtle or ? log.
Very cool water.
Every digital image can use some processing to improve it to more nearly what the eye sees - no camera can yet match the natural eye.
Starting simply with Photoshot 7 or similar would be an adventure, and also improve your images considerably.
You'll be quite amazed and it's also a lot of FUN.
Sandy \\

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Martin Dunn on June 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Joel, the water is terrific, lovely green and great textures. Unfortunately your turtle is too dark to be appreciated. Also, I think the composition woul dbe improved if you moved the turtle from the centre, probably left.
Like Sandy suggested, have a play with some image processing software.

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on June 3, 2013 at 8:33 PM

Hi Joel. Tough subject and lighting situation in this case, can only agree with Sandy and Martin. Those brighter areas of reflection in the water make for a nightmare to get a good exposure.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Reed on June 6, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Joel.
I agree with the lighting and comp suggestions...maybe a little post sharpening too....wow we don't ask too much do we...

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments