Comment from Faithjunker
Amazing close up!
Great detail of color!
The eyes are strong.
Lighting is great!
Amazing you were able get so close and not get hurt.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from BurntOfferingsart
Amazing how fast they are . Are they not ? I had the same experience . I was going to ask how close you got. Great title and good storytelling .Good detail and it certainly has good impact .

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much! I was as close as the lense would let me. I failed to mention I had a stick and was trying to get him to open his mouth is when he jumped at me!

Comment from mnmcarta
There seems to be a lot of blues in this. I would raise the reds a tad but not too much as your bottom area is good in tones. Nice macro and so cute :)

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much! Thanks for the tip too!

Comment from logcat
Initial impact 6
creativity 6
center of interest 6
color harmony 6
artist notes 6
A very good shot, lucky you got out of the way. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from amfunny
Yikes... this really is close!
Very well done. I can see the detail... even in his eyes.. very well. Great lighting and focus, too.

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from nonarom
I bit creepy but still so cute! I like these sea colors on her head and the eyes are amazing, look like protesting against the camera - nice close up.
Nona

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much!

Comment from Msgt Clark
That's funny W I tried to pick one up and move him to the side of the road it was headed for and I only got it about an inch off the ground and it swung it's head around and nearly got me. Needless to say I dropped it and muttered something to the effect that it could just take it's chances and get run over then and got back in the car. LOL Dave

 Comment Written 02-Aug-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Aug-2011

Thank you so very much! They would not make much of a pet! He was on an old road and he got away with no problems. My son-in-laws mother likes to eat these things. My daughter said she tasted it and said it was not bad. I have never tasted one and doubt I ever will! Thanks again dave!

reply by Msgt Clark on 02-Aug-2011

If we ever get together remind me to tell you a story about the turtle we caught when fishing aa a boy.