Underwater Loggerhead Sea Turtle (copied from OOTB)

[Mike Hannisian]

I captured this image of a Loggerhead Sea Turtle swimming just below the surface while returning from a pelagic trip to Wilmington Canyon which is about 70 miles off the mouth of Delaware Bay. I used a Canon 7D camera with a Canon 300mm f/2.8 (I) lens. My ISO was 400; the aperture was f/2.8; the shutter speed was 1/3200; there was no EV. It was handheld. Nothing was added or removed but the image was obviously cropped. This is an atypical capture for me, but I like it.

[denise ippolito]

Hi Mike, I think this image is best suited for the this wildlife forum where I feel that the folks there are more familiar with aquatic captures and they can give you additional critiques.
I love the look of this, the turtle almost looks like an abstract painting. It feels a bit tight in the frame to me, especially right left and bottom.:S3:

[Brendan Dozier]

Interesting and unique capture, Mike. Like the combination of both the shell pattern and the reflecting sunlight patterns. Just enough detail to tell it's a turtle. Do you have any frames where just its head is sticking out?

[Steve Canuel]

Cool pic. I like how parts of the flipper and shell disappear.

[Harshad Barve]

this is an excellent image , loved the turtle and blues too
TFS

[Pieter de Waal]

Wonderful image Mike. I like the abstract yet very descriptive portayal of the Turtle. I too feel it would benefit from more room around the turtle, especially below and in front.TFS.

[DanWalters]

Makes a great abstract image! Agree about adding a little more room.

[Mike Hannisian]

Interesting and unique capture, Mike. Like the combination of both the shell pattern and the reflecting sunlight patterns. Just enough detail to tell it's a turtle. Do you have any frames where just its head is sticking out?

None that are worth noting as the boat had moved sop the sun angle was poor.

[Morkel Erasmus]

It worked out quite nicely Mike! I too would opt for more "breathing room" around your subject. :Whoa!: