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Ballen Photo
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 12:16
To keep a camera with you in your travels.
I seem to get out in the Hot and Dusty Desert every now and again to do a little four wheeling and exploring. My G5 seems to fit the bill here quite nicely as opposed to bringing much larger DSLR kit.
I found this Guy out for a stroll 20 miles South of Vegas. ;)
-Bruce
http://www.fototime.com/2D99CD253CBBD5A/standard.jpg
Here He is again with a friend in the background.
http://www.fototime.com/628BB63E7287D8C/standard.jpg
cfcRebel
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 12:52
Nice shot of the turtle. Nice detail in #1.
Ballen Photo
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 14:36
Nice shot of the turtle. Nice detail in #1.
Thanks CFC. :D
-Bruce
robertwgross
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 14:57
In every shot of a desert tortoise that I have ever gotten, the animal always has some vegetation hanging out of its mouth, just like yours.

---Bob Gross---
Ballen Photo
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 15:36
In every shot of a desert tortoise that I have ever gotten, the animal always has some vegetation hanging out of its mouth, just like yours.

Probably because they just move too darned slow to spit it out in time to say "Cheese".
HEY, Is that a piece of Food stuck in your teeth? :lol: :lol: :lol:
-Bruce
Fizshawn
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 21:14
Oh Bruce .. that little guy is so cute
Raj
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 21:21
Nice photos, #1 is great with lot of details as cfc already mentioned.

I wonder what do turtle do in deserts ???
Anyone knows ?
Ballen Photo
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 21:41
Oh Bruce .. that little guy is so cute
Why THANK YOU Felicity. Congratulations on your first post here. :D ;)

Nice photos, #1 is great with lot of details as cfc already mentioned.
Thank You Raj. :D

I wonder what do turtle do in deserts ???
Anyone knows ?
Hi Raj, These Desert Tortoise's migrate across the Desert eating vegitation as they go.
I did a quick search for more info on the Desert Tortoise, and found this site.
http://www.desertusa.com/june96/du_tort.html
-Bruce
boomer1959
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 21:49
Great shots Bruce. Nice lookin Turtle, Realy nice lookin friend :D ;)
Ballen Photo
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 22:55
Great shots Bruce. Nice lookin Turtle, Realy nice lookin friend :D ;)
Thanks Dave. ;)
-Bruce
LazyPhotographer
6th of June 2005 (Mon), 23:30
Wow... I've never seen one!
Ballen Photo
7th of June 2005 (Tue), 09:46
Wow... I've never seen one!
Yeah, They're not overly abundant, but if you spend enough time in the desert, you MIGHT get lucky. Also, beware that if you're off road, these guys sometimes look like a rock just sitting there. :cool:
-Bruce
stoneylonesome
10th of June 2005 (Fri), 18:33
Great shot of the Turtle Bruce. That's one of the reasons I kept my G3 when I got the 10D. It fits in the pocket a little better. That and I don't have to get down on my knees to do those low shots. :lol: :lol:
Ballen Photo
10th of June 2005 (Fri), 20:36
Great shot of the Turtle Bruce. That's one of the reasons I kept my G3 when I got the 10D. It fits in the pocket a little better. That and I don't have to get down on my knees to do those low shots.
Thanks Sandy, YUP, all of the above, PLUS, I dont have to worry as much about getting dust on the sensor when I'm out wheelin down some dusty dirt trail. ;)
-Bruce
ssim
10th of June 2005 (Fri), 20:52
Kewl. I didn't know they trekked across open landscape like that. I assume that there was water nearby.
Ballen Photo
10th of June 2005 (Fri), 21:06
Kewl. I didn't know they trekked across open landscape like that. I assume that there was water nearby.
Hi Sheldon,
No water out there that I'm aware of. The Desert Tortoise get their hydration from the vegetation they eat. ;)
-Bruce
marie
11th of June 2005 (Sat), 17:23
Wow... I've never seen one!


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good catch Brucehttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif


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they may be slow, but they are sure targets
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lovely to see
Ballen Photo
11th of June 2005 (Sat), 21:33
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif that's 'cos you are best looking up and shooting the fast things in the sky
Lazy may have had a foot propped on one while shooting Birds, and not knowing. ;) J/K



good catch Brucehttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif


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they may be slow, but they are sure targets
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lovely to see Thanks Marie, (I think) :confused: :lol:
-Bruce
am_pitbull_terrier
11th of June 2005 (Sat), 21:44
Nice shots. The first is nice and sharp
Ballen Photo
11th of June 2005 (Sat), 22:00
Nice shots. The first is nice and sharp
Thanks, It let me get quite close. Within three or four feet I think. I moved real slow so it wouldn't pull it's head into it's shell. It just kind of sat there looking back at me, and I could imagine it saying; Yeah? Hurry up and get this over with, I've got places to go. :lol:
-Bruce