An endangered red-footed tortoise stops to pose for the camera. From what I could tell, these guys are the most celebrated species on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. I was on a decidedly non-wildlife trip with my wife and friends, but where there is wildlife, there is a way. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 310mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
That is one swell image! I love the fact that your tortoise is on its tippy toes with head held high & looking to its left right at the camera. Nicely done, Sean!
Somehow, I always think that tortoises always look intelligent — like a smug professor without the glasses.. Love that you got down to his level for the very best portrait angle, during which he seemed happy to cooperate.
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An endangered red-footed tortoise stops to pose for the camera. From what I could tell, these guys are the most celebrated species on the Caribbean island of St. Barts. I was on a decidedly non-wildlife trip with my wife and friends, but where there is wildlife, there is a way. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 310mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/800th of a second.
when are you going to post the sexy animals?
That is one swell image! I love the fact that your tortoise is on its tippy toes with head held high & looking to its left right at the camera. Nicely done, Sean!
Somehow, I always think that tortoises always look intelligent — like a smug professor without the glasses.. Love that you got down to his level for the very best portrait angle, during which he seemed happy to cooperate.