Comment from Daphne Oberon
Oh that is funny! It took me a moment to figure out what is going on there! I think it is a great shot, just wish it were a bit clearer/more distinct. I guess for turtles they are scrambling around pretty fast! Daphne Oberon

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2018

Thanks Daphne. Actually they were sitting as still as a statue.

Comment from Monica Morrell
This is an interesting and fun image.
A definite one and only.
Nice contest contender for the black and white contest.
Nice texture. Perfectly framed.
Well done.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thanks Monica. Always appreciated.

Comment from MKFlood
very cute. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of all the turtles is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thanks MK.

Comment from GaliaG
Pity the focus is so soft, it is hard to understand what the subject on the right is

also, the light on the center of the photo is too bright and distracting

thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 22-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thank you.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) This is an interesting shot of the sunbathing turtles! You have timed it well. The light and shadows and the B&W composition have worked out well. Good luck!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thanks Sesha.

Comment from Browncat
I am so envious that you got to see these stunning turtles! Most of the turtles I see dive into the water at the sight of me or my camera. I assume this was originally shot in color. I am curious why you converted it to black and white. Your image has very little range of tones; the shells are pretty much the same shade of grey. Not your fault! Powerful black and white photos generally have a range of tones, from solid black to grays to bright white. In any event, you have a good memory of seeing something quite unusual in nature.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Thanks for the review and critique. Was in color, but the contest was for a B&W shot or something converted to B&W. Thought this would work good.

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Chuck!
Your picture of this family of sliders enjoying the sun on their 'float' looks Great,my friend!
The B & W coloration theme gives it a nice 'antique-y' look and the overhead viewing angle adds an extra shot of interest!
'Good Show'! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks Sean.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 21-Aug-2018

You're welcome,Chuck! : )

Comment from Barbara L.
Great photo with a great title! I like how the little turtle found a place to sunbath even though the log is very small. Excellent sharpness and detail. Very nice black and white conversion. Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks for the nice review. See you are relatively new to the site - so welcome aboard ; of course I mat have already welcomed you! . Don't think I have the chance to review any of your work yet. Looking forward to doing so.

Comment from LynnAMarie
Cool capture and different in black and white. I personally would of loved to see the difference in the colors of the three turtles against the color of the water but then I rarely shoot in B/W. I love color to much. Anyway, great photo!

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks Lynn
I can share a copy of the color jpeg with you if you'd like

reply by LynnAMarie on 21-Aug-2018

That be cool! I love turtles! Have two of my own as pets. They are such colorful creatures! This is still a cool photo and well done in Black and white.

reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

So what's your e-mail address?

reply by LynnAMarie on 21-Aug-2018

ilove2write2@yahoo.com

reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Nice e-mail ;-)

reply by LynnAMarie on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks, I am a author as well )

reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Did you get e-mail?

reply by LynnAMarie on 21-Aug-2018

I just looked at it. I like the color one better but that's just me. I think if it were tweaked a bit with enhancing tone and color it's be pretty sharp. But please, don't change your BW photo because of my opinion. I think it's a nice rendition. I just have a like towards color more. Just me.

reply by the author on 22-Aug-2018

Like the color one two, but remember this was a B&W contest.

reply by LynnAMarie on 22-Aug-2018

:)

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot from directly overhead. It must have been shot from a bridge or an elevated walkway. Nicely composed with fine details. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2018

Thanks Mike. Walkway along the lake. Was not that high up. The log was very close.