The red-footed tortoise is listed as a vulnerable species due to continued loss of habitat. They are also hunted for food and captured for the pet trade. They range throughout the northern half of South America and can also be found on many of the Caribbean islands. I met this guy one morning on St Barts. He was making a not-so-quick left turn so as not to collide with the front of my wide angle lens. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/100th of a second.
Great shot, Sean. I like the sharp focus on the tortoise’s head and the foreground leaf-litter. Very nice! Can’t imagine why it wanted to make a left turn – did you not ask permission to take its photo? : )
——- Under such a looming tree
——- Hans Christian Anderson
——- Might see the unfolding tragedy
——- Of a dance compulsory
——- A tango might do best
——- With its yearning , tragedy
——- And romance.
To me, turtles and tortoises always look both bewildered and determined all at once. This guy is no exception! Thanks for getting an up close ground level shot!
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Love the balance between focus and blurred on this pic. Thanks again Sean for sharing your view on our world.
Great shot, Sean. I like the sharp focus on the tortoise’s head and the foreground leaf-litter. Very nice! Can’t imagine why it wanted to make a left turn – did you not ask permission to take its photo? : )
——- Under such a looming tree
——- Hans Christian Anderson
——- Might see the unfolding tragedy
——- Of a dance compulsory
——- A tango might do best
——- With its yearning , tragedy
——- And romance.
To me, turtles and tortoises always look both bewildered and determined all at once. This guy is no exception! Thanks for getting an up close ground level shot!