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cameraCanon PowerShot SX720 HS

settings Aperture 56/10 ISO 160 Shutter 1/320 Focal Length 86172/1000 

upload_dateSep, 2016

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4 Comments |
JenFromCincy
 
JenFromCincy March 18, 2017
Great catch!
barbararybolt PRO+
 
barbararybolt April 29, 2017
Now if you could just explain why turtles do that. Great image.
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug September 19, 2018
Rare indeed. Great capture. Congratulations.
JPART7
 
JPART7 April 24, 2021
Thank you for participating in my challenge of contest challenge winning photos! Was hard to choose among so many winning photos! THIS is the best turtle photo I have seen!

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Behind The Lens

Location

Greetings to all. The photo was taken at Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Westchester County, NY. I am an amateur photographer who loves to be outdoors photographing the wonders of the natural world.

Time

The photo was taken in the early part of the afternoon on a bright sunny day. In my amazement I came upon this wonderful group of turtles warming up their bodies on a fallen tree branch.

Lighting

The lighting had to be bright as I was taking the photos of the turtles from behind some large trees. The trees provided me cover as to not disturb the gathering. The early afternoon provided ample lighting to take the photo. The natural lighting was a tremendous help in acquiring such a unique photo/event.

Equipment

I used a Canon Powershot SX720 HS. I like to use this camera as it is light, versatile, has a powerful zoom, and takes wonderful photos under most conditions.

Inspiration

The natural world always inspires me to take photos. I like to be outdoors to see gods creations. We all need to remember every so often to stop look, hear, touch, and smell the wonders of the natural world. Seeing all the turtles together was a tremendous surprise, and rare event to see. An event like this does not come a long often in my neck of the world so it was a tremendous opportunity to share it with the Viewbug Community.

Editing

There was no post-processing of the photo. Photo is as the event unfolded, and as the turtles gathered.

In my camera bag

I usually carry 2 cameras. A Canon Rebel T6. I only use 2 different lenses , with the Rebel T6. I also use the Canon Powershot SX720 HS.

Feedback

Head to a spot where you know there will be abundant wildlife to photograph. Be patient as subjects to photograph appear at random moments. Keep the camera ready at all moments. Have fun, and feel inspired about the photos you are creating through your camera. Stay safe, and God bless.

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