Dr Edward Goldenberg
August 2026 - At Battle
About the Image(s)
The giant Tortoise weighs 330-550 lbs., lives 100-150 yrs and walks at 0.2 mph. It lives primarily in the Galapagos Islands and Aldabra toll. They play an important role in their ecosystems by dispersing seeds and shaping vegetation.
Sony ilce 6500; 1/200; 22mm; iso 250
3 comments posted
If you were to enter this image in a Nature exhibition, it would probably get an acceptance. Judges like to see animals doing something and weigh the action with greater force than the technicals, although here, I don't see any problem with your technicals. The image is well-exposed, depth-of-field good, everything is in focus, but I do think it could have been improved had you compensated slightly towards the negative to better enhance the colors. Posted: 08/01/2026 10:07:09
This is the first time I've come across these tortoises. The two main tortoises have been captured beautifully, almost as if they're having a conversation. However, I feel the overlapping third tortoise takes away a bit from the composition. Then again, considering how slowly tortoises move, you probably would have had to wait for hours for the third one to leave the frame! 😄 Posted: 08/06/2026 09:52:49
Doc, the Islands name Galapagos derives from the species of giant tortoises. As the say, three is company !! Image is sharp. it shows creatures in their natural environment. Posted: 08/06/2026 20:32:37