3 turtles hanging out on a log

[Jwk71]

Noobie learning with every shot.

 

[limr]

Indeed they are! I do love a turtle.

I'd crop from the top and right. Don't go too tight - I think you should still see some water - but a lot of that is dead space that isn't adding much and is taking attention away from the turtles.

As for exposure, look at the bright spots that wash out detail in the shells. It's overexposed.

And in other news, Go Steelers!

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Awesome photo! Similar to my three turtles I got a week or so ago. I hope you don't mind me sharing it with you...
Three Painted Turtles all in a row... by Christopher Wilson, on Flickr

 

[Jwk71]

@limr Thank you for the suggestions!! Never thought there was so much to learn but I am having fun doing it.

Is this something like you were suggesting? I have limited knowledge with correcting software at this time but that is something I'm working on.

 

[limr]

@limr Thank you for the suggestions!! Never thought there was so much to learn but I am having fun doing it.

Is this something like you were suggesting? I have limited knowledge with correcting software at this time but that is something I'm working on.

Yes, that's just what I was thinking. I like that you included the curved stick above the top turtle. It serves as a nice frame for the subject and it also mirrors the curve of the turtles' shells, so it's a nice repeated element as well as a frame. Good crop.

And yes, there's always more to learn! That's what makes it fun

 

[Jwk71]

Awesome photo! Similar to my three turtles I got a week or so ago. I hope you don't mind me sharing it with you...
Three Painted Turtles all in a row... by Christopher Wilson, on Flickr

Great shot!!!
I don't mind at all, I actually welcome it. Helps me learn and I enjoy seeing others perceptives.

 

[Jwk71]

@limr Thank you for the suggestions!! Never thought there was so much to learn but I am having fun doing it.

Is this something like you were suggesting? I have limited knowledge with correcting software at this time but that is something I'm working on.

Yes, that's just what I was thinking. I like that you included the curved stick above the top turtle. It serves as a nice frame for the subject and it also mirrors the curve of the turtles' shells, so it's a nice repeated element as well as a frame. Good crop.

And yes, there's always more to learn! That's what makes it fun

Awesome!!! Thank you so much for taking your time to help a noob out!!!

 

[Jwk71]

Awesome photo! Similar to my three turtles I got a week or so ago. I hope you don't mind me sharing it with you...
Three Painted Turtles all in a row... by Christopher Wilson, on Flickr

Here is mine that is similar

 

[BrentC]

The crop is much better. Nice shot

 

[Designer]

Is this something like you were suggesting?

It might be even stronger if it wasn't so tight. Loosen up!

Incidentally, if you change your personal preferences to allow editing, I or someone else can show you.

 

[Jwk71]

The crop is much better. Nice shot

I agree. Thank you

 

[Jwk71]

Is this something like you were suggesting?

It might be even stronger if it wasn't so tight. Loosen up!

Incidentally, if you change your personal preferences to allow editing, I or someone else can show you.

That would so cool. I feel I could learn so much from you guys! As soon as I get to my pc I will find that setting and change it. Thank you Sir!

 

[Jwk71]

Is this something like you were suggesting?

It might be even stronger if it wasn't so tight. Loosen up!

Incidentally, if you change your personal preferences to allow editing, I or someone else can show you.

That would so cool. I feel I could learn so much from you guys! As soon as I get to my pc I will find that setting and change it. Thank you Sir!

Good to go, I was able to find and change that setting within the app.

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

And you didn't want to share your turtles! Nice going John.

 

[Jwk71]

And you didn't want to share your turtles! Nice going John.

Dave once I gain more confidence posting should become much easier.