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    Mike Hannisian
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    Default Underwater Loggerhead Sea Turtle (copied from OOTB)

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    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.

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    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.

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    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?

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

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

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    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.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brendan Dozier View Post
    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.

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