Sonora Mud Turtle (C)

Posted by Alan Melle on Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:32 am

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We rescued this little (6-7 inches) critter from the middle of a busy road. I took him to a nice muddy spot to take some photos before releasing him in a nearby pond away from the road. The growths on his neck are one of the identifying characteristics of the Sonora Mud Turtle.

F5, 80-200mm f/2.8, tripod, Provia 100F, fill flash

All comments greatly appreciated. Thanks

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by Dennis Olivero on Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:17 am

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Very nice shot, with inclusion of mud appropriate for the subject, and I like the low perspective. Use of fill flash perfect here.. Thanks for posting..

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by DC on Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:25 am

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Excellent shot Alan. Love everything about it.

Well done for rescuing the little guy too.

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by NDCheryl on Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:31 pm

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Very well done. I love the mud and the low angle.

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Dec 05, 2003 4:19 pm

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Very well done. Maybe just a little lower angle if it was possible.

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by Rich S on Fri Dec 05, 2003 6:59 pm

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Gotta love the mud here, nicely placed in its environment, and that one great eye. ROFL at your notation (C)! Don't think I would label it captive, however; although the speed with which it could move away probably wouldn't justify the nickname "flash."

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by Bill Whala on Fri Dec 05, 2003 10:06 pm

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This is a cool shot, Alan. I didn't realize those were growths under the chin. I just thought they were drips of mud. Amazing what you can learn hanging around here.