Surface tension turtle

[Steve Foss]

I was laying in the mud in camo with the lens resting on a log w/beanbag looking for waterfowl. Waterfowl were not cooperative, but a painted turtle bobbed up just past the mfd of the lens and left me this portrait.

1D2n, 600f4, iso400, 1/1600 @f4

[Alfred Forns]

Looks great Steve !!!! The low angle sure makes a difference Particularly like the selected crop !!!

[D. Robert Franz]

At first I wasn't sure about the large space to the right of the turtle but interesting ripple patterns in the water add some visual interest. Very nice....

[Steve Foss]

Thanks, both you guys. Robert, the ripples were what led me to the crop.

[Howard Burkert]

Nice placement and great profile. The motion of the water around the turtles neck also adds interest.Nice image!

[DanWalters]

Very unique image! I like how the head is just popping out of the water.

[Jasper Doest]

Hi Steve, very nice approach here. The low angle and the panoramic perspective really make this photograph unique no nits here. Good thinking, I like it!