Snapping Turtle Head
Turtle head poking out of water.13 total reviews
Comment from Ray Gordon
Fantastic shot Nancy. This snapper is looking right at you, I can see the reflection. There is a tree behind you. I think he noticed your camera and gave you his best side. A real connection. Excellent presentation. This reminds me of the pond I use to frequent when I was a young lad, and there were frogs tadpoles and box turtles, constant awe and wonder. Ray
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Fantastic shot Nancy. This snapper is looking right at you, I can see the reflection. There is a tree behind you. I think he noticed your camera and gave you his best side. A real connection. Excellent presentation. This reminds me of the pond I use to frequent when I was a young lad, and there were frogs tadpoles and box turtles, constant awe and wonder. Ray
Comment Written 31-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Hi Ray, Since my birthday was May 30th I'm thinking of the six stars as a lovely birthday present! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this so much! I love taking shots of whatever crosses my path. This guy was a bonus! So glad I saw him out of the corner of my eye! Thank you so much for the incredible review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Charlotte Morse
Gosh he's very well camouflaged, I'm not sure I'd have even noticed him - well done for spotting him!
And yes, that definitely looks like your reflection in the eye, with a pale blue top!
So, in conclusion, well seen, well photographed and well edited! Nice job Nancy!
Charlotte
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Gosh he's very well camouflaged, I'm not sure I'd have even noticed him - well done for spotting him!
And yes, that definitely looks like your reflection in the eye, with a pale blue top!
So, in conclusion, well seen, well photographed and well edited! Nice job Nancy!
Charlotte
Comment Written 31-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Hi Charlotte, Sometimes all you see is a head dunking beneath the water. I felt very lucky to catch this guy. A Snapping Turtle's head looks so much like a log it's easy to miss them. Thanks for the fantastic review My Friend! :o) Nancy
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You?re more than welcome Nancy!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Thanks for sharing artist friend. That turtle head sure is homely but your photographed him fine, with the water and other surroundings. It is a good capture.
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reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Thanks for sharing artist friend. That turtle head sure is homely but your photographed him fine, with the water and other surroundings. It is a good capture.
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Comment Written 31-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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LOL This turtle doesn't exactly have the friendliest face. It's rare for me to come across a Snapping Turtle so I was thrilled to come across this one. I think the shock factor made me take a picture that wasn't as sharp as I wanted, but I'm glad that I got it as good as I did! Totally understand your review! Thanks! :o) Nancy
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Most welcome, artist friend. It is a treat to be able to photograph it at all, and you did a fine enough job, really!
Comment from bpellephoto
I like the reflection of the snappers head in that calm black water.
The more I look at this guy the more it looks like Yoda without ears.
Oh yeah, I do see a speck of blue - that's you? Great eye for detail.
I know that you know the image is just so slightly soft, most notably around the outside of its eye.
That doesn't bother me because this shot is all about a high quality moment you and the Amphibian shared and not so much about digital world technique.
Consider this, capturing this shot was to experience one of those rare, "Moments of Joy"... Bob
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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I like the reflection of the snappers head in that calm black water.
The more I look at this guy the more it looks like Yoda without ears.
Oh yeah, I do see a speck of blue - that's you? Great eye for detail.
I know that you know the image is just so slightly soft, most notably around the outside of its eye.
That doesn't bother me because this shot is all about a high quality moment you and the Amphibian shared and not so much about digital world technique.
Consider this, capturing this shot was to experience one of those rare, "Moments of Joy"... Bob
Comment Written 30-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Hi Bob, I like how you saw this as Yoda without ears! LOL I think Yoda's cuter though. Since I rarely see these guys I totally forgot how to use my camera. LOL I had a moment of shock! It was a moment of Joy. Even with the slight issue of focus I'm glad the image came out as good as it did. Thanks for your understanding and the great review! :o) Nancy
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Your welcome Nancy. That shock of surprise preceding a moment of joy cost me a camera once long ago.
I was surprised by a black bear with cubs. In my excitement I bobbled my camera and dropped it over the side of a low bridge.
The last I saw of my camera it was in the mouth of the mother Bear. She the cubs and my Minolta were headed in the general direction of N Carolina - so don't beat yourself up over it OK... Bob
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Wow! That's some story! Thanks for sharing it! I guess the one that got away doesn't always have to be a picture., it can be your camera as well! Glad it wasn't you that got carried away! :o) Nancy
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Nancy,
A beautiful & interesting picture of the Snapping turtle poking it's head above water in the dike with your reflection seen in it's eye & it's on the water under It's chin. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Nancy,
A beautiful & interesting picture of the Snapping turtle poking it's head above water in the dike with your reflection seen in it's eye & it's on the water under It's chin. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 30-May-2023
reply by the author on 31-May-2023
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Hi Susan, This was definitely a fun shot for me! I don't see Snapping Turtles that often so to see this one was awesome! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
Comment from supergold
a great capture Nancy of this very strange looking turtle; looks like a monster!.........................................................................
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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a great capture Nancy of this very strange looking turtle; looks like a monster!.........................................................................
Comment Written 30-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Hi Super, He was a monster! If I guessed the size of this fellow, I would say that from the front of his shell to the back it was a good 15". His neck was so wide I think my arm would have easily fit inside. Glad you enjoyed the shot! :o) Nancy
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This so-called turtle looks different from different angles. Interesting capture. The light and the composition have worked well, and you have caught the strange-looking turtle very well. Good effort.
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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This so-called turtle looks different from different angles. Interesting capture. The light and the composition have worked well, and you have caught the strange-looking turtle very well. Good effort.
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Hi Sesha, the turtle is looking to the right. I managed to get a nice reflection of it to. Glad you found this interesting from your different views. Thank you for the great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Celyn1
When I first saw this picture I was uncertain as to what it was but now see and you have captured it well. The composition is good as is the focus. Well done
Celyn1
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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When I first saw this picture I was uncertain as to what it was but now see and you have captured it well. The composition is good as is the focus. Well done
Celyn1
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Hi Celyn, LOL Once you see the eye you realize that it's a living creature! I would have never seen the turtle if I hadn't seen it move. I would have thought it was a tree stump. Glad you saw the turtle's head. Thanks for the great review! :o) Helvi
Comment from Jennifer Powers
I love snapping turtles they are such amazing creatures they stay so still waiting on dinner then when he spots his prey they snap quick just like you managed to with this photo great job on it thanks for sharing and as always god bless
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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I love snapping turtles they are such amazing creatures they stay so still waiting on dinner then when he spots his prey they snap quick just like you managed to with this photo great job on it thanks for sharing and as always god bless
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 30-May-2023
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Hi Jennifer, I love seeing Snappng Turtles, but I keep my distance . :o) Glad you enjoyed the shot! Thank you for the great review! :o) Helvi
Comment from suffolkbrian
I have taken a couple of turtle photos better if you can take one with the mouth open but as they dive under a lot not always easy or possible,so this is the next best thing you can hope for,good clarity in this although if you can get it a tad sharper it would i think improve it...Brian
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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I have taken a couple of turtle photos better if you can take one with the mouth open but as they dive under a lot not always easy or possible,so this is the next best thing you can hope for,good clarity in this although if you can get it a tad sharper it would i think improve it...Brian
Comment Written 29-May-2023
reply by the author on 29-May-2023
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Hi Brian, I would have loved to have captured this turtle with his mouth open! Wish he'd been more co-operative! Lol I think the element of surprise caused me to be a little off with my focus. I hate that when it happens! Glad you thought I still did a pretty good job! Thanks for your suggestions and great review. :o) Nancy
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your welcome