Little Boxer! Too Contrasty?

Eastern Box Turtle.. Came across this little guy on a hike. He wasn't so sure about me at first, so I left and when I came back he was really photogenic. Is the PP Adjustment too contrasty?

EDIT: On second look they don't look as contrasty as I thought.

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I don't think so. I'm on a pretty contrasty monitor to begin with, and they look great. Nice set!

I don't find them to be to contrasty either, and I really love number 2. Its a great "looking at you" shot.

I'm loving number 2! If I ever thought turtles couldn't pose and give an interesting expression, you've proved me wrong...terrific shots.

nice series

Very cool eyes.

probably thought you had pizza... I love turtles...great pics!

Not too contrasty at all, I love them all but agree on #2. Nice work.

Thank you all! Unfortunately the cost of this shoot was a TON of poison ivy. I'm going to get a shot today lol.

sometimes you have to suffer for your art

"Leaves of three, let them be..."

cabinajm wrote in post #12433115
sometimes you have to suffer for your art

Well stated.

TuanTime wrote in post #12434708
"Leaves of three, let them be..."

I have learned this the hard way many times lol.

nicely captured Shane

Thank you