This little guy is an eastern mud turtle. I spotted him one day in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. Mud turtles are semi aquatic, spending the cold months on land (under ground) and the warmer months in the water.
Hey Jim, yes the bokeh is natural. I had the camera resting on the ground when I took the shot. I did a bit of shadow/highlights work in post to darken the grass and lighten the turtle’s face and I added a slight vignette.
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This little guy is an eastern mud turtle. I spotted him one day in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware. Mud turtles are semi aquatic, spending the cold months on land (under ground) and the warmer months in the water.
Interesting bokeh on this photo. Is it actual bokeh or was this done in post?
Hey Jim, yes the bokeh is natural. I had the camera resting on the ground when I took the shot. I did a bit of shadow/highlights work in post to darken the grass and lighten the turtle’s face and I added a slight vignette.
I would know your sharpening technique! Those eyes are always spot on in your pics.
I love how just his face is in focus