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Catching the Rays!


Catching the Rays!
Photo Information
Copyright: Vassilis Sinopoulos (vsinopoulos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2194 W: 47 N: 2176] (13081)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-20
Categories: Humorous, Decisive Moment
Camera: NikonD70, 018-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR DX Zo
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): TURTLES [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-09 13:59
Viewed: 605
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 58
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
During a recent visit to the Attiko Parko Zoo, I found myself in front of this amazing trio, doing some acrobatics and catching the sun at the same time. I hope you like it.
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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2816 W: 363 N: 2725] (11788)
  • [2007-05-09 14:14]

The light is a bit harsh on the top turtle, Βασίλη, I think you could have used the burn brush on it. Well, we all know that shooting in the sun has its difficulties ;o)).
Nice compo, you captured a funny day in the life of...
TFS

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  • Texan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 521 W: 51 N: 48] (995)
  • [2007-05-09 14:19]
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little bit of humor lots of cute

Bravo Vassilis,Nice photo!Nice trio.
Greetings
Aleksa

Well seen and well taken; however I'd take a bit more space to left side and I'd convert it in b&w to emphasize the game of light and shades.

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  • hcvvmk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 424 W: 78 N: 298] (2324)
  • [2007-05-09 17:14]

Hi Vassilis,

Wow, it's a humorous trio..how did that tortoise managed to climb on top of the larger fella..hahaha...a very good and rare capture indeed.

TFS,
Hong

Who stacked the turtles? Or did one climb on top of the other, just like that?
Funny shot!
Cheers
Otto

Hello Vassilis!
Lovely capture!
Beautiful colours and nice perspective!
Well done!
Lili

Hi Vassilis!
I got a good chuckle from the antics of the '3 stooges' here! I find turtle shells are difficult to capture in bright sunlight, but you have done a very good job here. Great colors, clarity and lighting and the composition is fantastic!
Thanks for sharing,
Fran

Hi Vassilis, my dreaded enemy the bright But I feel you handled it quite well. An aumusing pose by the two and well composed. Good natural colours and nicely presented. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Targa Tasmania II’

Hi Vassilis,

What a funny and acrobatic trio you have captured here :-)
Very nice composition, lovely light and just a verfy nice picture, I like it!
TFS

Greetings, Nel

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-05-10 9:27]

Hello Vassilis,
at first I thought this was a statue, but I was wrong. What a great find and you captured this trio very well. I think they are performing for you, the one on top even has its toes perfectly pointed for high marks ;-).
POV, details and sharpness are very nice.
TFS..Sky

Dear friend Vassilis, yes, still in the memory of our meet. It was wonderful to talk with you. Card is on the way. See you both in September.

Hugs John and Yolanda

hello vassilis!
very funny :-)
great catch, wonderful light, colors and sharpness.
tfs
zoran

Hi,Vassilis,they looking so sweet and so fun:)Nice work !regards!

p.s.How are you?
valentina

hello VASSILIS.
fantastique numero de CIRCUS!
jolie numero d'acrobate!
bravo!
aldo.

Hi Vassilis,
Excellent timing with these acrobatic trio my friend :)
I like your focus,sharpness,pov,dof,colors,framing and timing.TFS
Chris

Lol this is a worderful capture of this turtle doing a piggy back ride.Coincidence or not I was just laughing out loud on Enric's shot called "Surfing Wife" ha ha and I am still LOL now. Well Seen:)
Mel

I am sure this was taking at least 100 training ours from your side
Funny and good photo
TFS
RuudBlok

Hello Vassilis, very funny! First I thought it is a sculpture, and reading your note realized they are alive.

Very nice composition, and turtle acrobat captured. TFS

Vandana

follows

I saw sometimes girls doing the pyramid with aquatic sky... But never turtles!! :)
That posture is very funny :)

"Και τώρα κυρίες και κύριοι, το Τρίο Χελώνα σε επικίνδυνα ακροβατικά" :)

Πανέξυπνη φωτογραφία! Μπράβο φίλε! :)

Hi Vassili,

I have never seen acrobatic turtles like these before! You managed to catch them pefectly! Great sharpness & contrast!

Well done
Constantinos

Hi vassilis,
Its great to be back on treklens. Missed it..and all the lovely photos. This one stands out for being unique. Good natural light brings out the best in colours. Well seen, composed and captured.

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1195 W: 264 N: 877] (8915)
  • [2007-05-18 5:08]

Hi Vassilis,
Excellent composition. Do you help them for their climbing?? Very funny shot! I like it very much.
TFS
Lopa
:)

Hello Vassilis,
What catches my eye here is the left back leg on the one on top, what a style!!
Not quite sure what they are up to, maybe they have put together an act for the audience in order to get more goodies (whatever that is for turtles)...
Well seen & well captured!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2234 W: 48 N: 2973] (14442)
  • [2007-05-18 8:01]

Hi Vassilis,
Amanzing trio. Your imagination is really special, large. I can imagine be must like beautifully there. The picture is beautiful.
Well done.
Janusz

Πολύ τυχερός, Βασίλη στη σύνθεση αυτή και πολύ καλός φωτισμός.
Γιαννης

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 236 W: 3 N: 204] (1309)
  • [2007-05-19 6:14]
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I had missed a lot of your last postings!
And what a funny one is this capture!
A great composition!
TFS
Maite

Hi Vassilis, those turtles are acrobats! hihi. They always climb on one an other.

Well taken, and a good subject!

Well done! Yan :)
ps: many thx for the crit on "Ottawa River at Breckenridge, Pontiac" :)

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