Day off and learning how to use camera properly (pic heavy)

[allegraf]

I totally dorked out today and took some pics of my torts. I am finally learning how to properly use my SLR, I am still a work in progress, but I can totally see the improvement. Enjoy the pics, I enjoyed taking them! I was also lazy and didn't wet anyone up so here they are in all their dirty glory. I think it actually made for more interesting pictures as you can see all the cracks between the scales. Kind of like wrinkles that give you character.

This is Wicked. He is my favorite male, not only for the amount and intensity of his color but this little dude has a ton of attitude that makes for some great poses. He always personally challenges anyone who comes into the pen. I give you Wicked:









Some of the females that still have no name:




Stackhouse, another male:





Cherry Pie, another tort with 'tude. She is great:





My favorite orange girl, Rambutan:





Other off colored girl, Lemmonhead:


The bumpy queens, Tallulah and Martha:


The glorious Gogo (female):

 

[christinaland128]

I love all their uniquely different faces! Um are you sure Wicked isn't a dragon?'

 

[Maro2Bear]

Nice pix of your torts. Looks like you've mastered your SLR. Keep the pix coming!

 

[pfara]

It's always great seeing pics and updates from you, Allegra. I gotta ask: when do reds get those scary, intense eyes? I've always been conflicted about wanting my reds to get bigger (not like I can help that). They get more personality the older/larger they get, but it seems like most of the pics of adult reds I see have those crazy eyes. Maybe personality is directly related to how intense the eyes are?

 

[mike taylor]

Sweet looking tortoises !

 

[Yvonne G]

Your tortoises are just so pretty. Poor Martha. You can sure see the difference when she started receiving good care.

 

[gingerbee]

They are so beautiful. Thanks for posting!! Tempting to add another red

 

[cmacusa3]

Thanks for sharing! Very cool!!

 

[tortadise]

Fantastic Allegra. As always, nice and bright. Which SLR are you shooting with?

 

[Carol S]

Beautiful tortoises! Thanks for sharing.

 

[allegraf]

I love all their uniquely different faces! Um are you sure Wicked isn't a dragon?'

He really does remind me of fire breather!

Kelly: Canon Rebel T3

 

[allegraf]

Your tortoises are just so pretty. Poor Martha. You can sure see the difference when she started receiving good care.

Yes, I have to do some follow up shots of Martha to track her progression. It has actually been two years since we got her. That may need to wait for another day off from work.

 

[Anyfoot]

I totally dorked out today and took some pics of my torts. I am finally learning how to properly use my SLR, I am still a work in progress, but I can totally see the improvement. Enjoy the pics, I enjoyed taking them! I was also lazy and didn't wet anyone up so here they are in all their dirty glory. I think it actually made for more interesting pictures as you can see all the cracks between the scales. Kind of like wrinkles that give you character.

This is Wicked. He is my favorite male, not only for the amount and intensity of his color but this little dude has a ton of attitude that makes for some great poses. He always personally challenges anyone who comes into the pen. I give you Wicked:









Some of the females that still have no name:




Stackhouse, another male:





Cherry Pie, another tort with 'tude. She is great:





My favorite orange girl, Rambutan:





Other off colored girl, Lemmonhead:


The bumpy queens, Tallulah and Martha:


The glorious Gogo (female):

Love them all. I like it when people put photo's on as they should be, and not glammed up with water. Love wicked's facial look and Martha's beedy eyes. Thanks for sharing.

 

[allegraf]

It's always great seeing pics and updates from you, Allegra. I gotta ask: when do reds get those scary, intense eyes? I've always been conflicted about wanting my reds to get bigger (not like I can help that). They get more personality the older/larger they get, but it seems like most of the pics of adult reds I see have those crazy eyes. Maybe personality is directly related to how intense the eyes are?

Most of mine have the yellow sclera in their eyes. They are born with it, it doesn't develop over time, but if they have it, it does get more intense as they get older. All the better to give the stink eye!

 

[Redstrike]

This is great, thanks for sharing the herd!

 

[bouaboua]

Very nice, Very nice ! ! !I like it.

 

[Bryan]

Outstanding group! How long have you had Gogo? She's a beaut! Wicked is insane, I hope that we see some Wicked X Cherrypie or Gogo offspring in the near future!

 

[cdmay]

I say Wicked X Darth Maul would be a good cross...

 

[Bryan]

I say Wicked X Darth Maul would be a good cross...

Don't tease me like that Carl! I would lose my mind if you were able to pull off that breeding! Is Wicked bigger than Moe?