Western Painted Turtle

[Bruce Enns]

These are a 'listed' species in British Columbia, which essentially means they get some special consideration. I like this shot because you can see the underside of the turtle...I can't decide if the water background is cool or distracting...comments and critique most welcome.

Cheers!
Bruce

[Chris Dodds]

Love the way we get to see the top & bottom of the shell here. Great job isolating your subject. If I had a wish, it would be for a head-turn toward the viewer, but this image works well as presented.

[Robert Amoruso]

Bruce,

BG is AOK and just what I look for with gators. And I agree that see the bottom of the shell is a big plus. Well done.

[Bruce Enns]

Thanks Chris and Robert!

[Alfred Forns]

Great pose and beautiful water bg !!! Love it !!!!

[Steve Maxson]

Excellent sharpness and I agree that seeing the underside of the shell is a plus. The background is very cool in its own right. Just a photo of the water would be very interesting here. However, for me, the water is so cool that it distracts my eye from the turtle.