Tsurumai park's turtles, Nagoya Photo

Photographer’s Note

I was lucky to take this picture, I am not sure if it is how they have a group meeting? or social bonding?

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hantulaut (3394) 2003-10-30 5:19

hahaha... really teasing this funny little turtle. What they have waiting for? Lunch time?

ornis (1271) 2003-10-30 6:01

I would have put that one in humorous. It seems turtles in Japan are also conditionned to observe a well organized discipline. It's a VERY well observed snapshot. Did you notice the leader is the only one who looks in another direction. Nature is amazing! Would have cloned the floating cigarette. Not sure it's part of their lunch yet.

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dsidwell (9745) 2003-10-30 6:22

It's probably just a safe place to catch some rays! This is really well seen, and captures the subtle humor that often happens in nature--with some somewhat goofy critters, too. Unfortunately, the light is quite harsh here--it is or they wouldn't be basking in it! You might want to underexpose your shot in situations like these, to make sure you get the rich colors of the shells. You might try a contrast mask with this shot, though. Very interesting and fun shot, though. Composition and framing are marvelous.

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mtolloczko (201) 2003-10-30 6:28

Yes, it does look like a ground meeting or a Canga Dance line. It is as though they have posed for you. An excellent subject. Turtles are wonderfully photogenic. Good composition and subject, the image is clear, a pity about the cigarette butt floating near the turtle line. Hmm... it does not look as though there is a leader, it seems to be a cooperative effort.

vbourrut (30541) 2003-10-31 10:30

Very funny pict !

arleyramos (175) 2003-11-03 4:27

HAHAHA. Great subject. This turtles togheter create a perfect combination and framing. You can work a little bit on color to be more alive.

Perfect for me!

mitternacht (1836) 2003-11-22 5:41

Hahaha, really funny! Really strange. Well seen!

soundsangels (1695) 2004-02-25 11:56

Choooo,Choooo!...Embarquez, nous n`irons pas vite!!!!!
Bien drôle comme image....
Vous étiez là au bon moment...quoique vous auriez surement pu arriver plus tard...aussi!!!!hihihihi
Bien vu!!!

starkey666 (20) 2004-03-05 23:00