New camera photos

[GBtortoises]

I bought a new camera a few days ago and have been playing with it so I thought I'd post a few photos that I took today of some of my baby tortoises.

First couple are part of a group of Testudo ibera, captive born here in 2008. I decided to hold onto some of them from last year to raise up.

This photo is of a cb'09 Western Hermann's (along with 2 others) that I got from a well known W. Herm breeder who is also here on this site.

Last photo (for now) is of two Marginated tortoises that are in the process of hatching here today.

 

[terryo]

Wow! Great pictures. What setting do you put your camera on to get such close ups? I never have time to read the book on mine. Your pictures are great...and...what kind of camera did you get?

 

[Isa]

Really nice pics! You are a very good photographer

 

[GBtortoises]

The camera is a SONY DSC W230. I did alot of research on different brands and models and I felt for the price ($155-170) I couldn't find one better. So far I am very happy with it! Believe me when I say that I am no photographer! This camera makes it easy. There is basically an automatic or manual macro setting. As I get a bit better with it I'll post some more photos.

 

[Candy]

That's the camera that I'm getting for my birthday. Mine is 12.1 with 4 megapixels is this one the same? My son has one and I loved it so I bought the updated model and now they've already come out with the 5 megapixels. I love the shots that yours takes. Very cute tortoises. I especially love the egg one. When I get mine I will post pictures of Dale.

 

[terryo]

The camera is a SONY DSC W230. I did alot of research on different brands and models and I felt for the price ($155-170) I couldn't find one better. So far I am very happy with it! Believe me when I say that I am no photographer! This camera makes it easy. There is basically an automatic or manual macro setting. As I get a bit better with it I'll post some more photos.

I've been taken pictures for years...YEARS...and they still aren't as good as the one's you took. I have to look for that setting...every time I get too close, it gets blury....Mine has 14 megapixels. A Canon power shot SD990 IS I will have to read the book and then try to post a picture..thank you.

 

[tortoisenerd]

So cute! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Stephanie Logan]

Thanks for the camera details, GBTortoises! I have written it down so I can buy one as a Christmas present to me!

Our family camera broke months ago, so for now I am left chasing down my kids to borrow theirs for family pics and, more importantly, TACO PICS!!! I can hardly wait!

Your pictures are briliant, especially little newborn breaking out of his shell.

 

[sammi]

LOOVE the picture of the hatchling coming out of its egg..perfect picture =]

 

[GBtortoises]

That's the camera that I'm getting for my birthday. Mine is 12.1 with 4 megapixels is this one the same? My son has one and I loved it so I bought the updated model and now they've already come out with the 5 megapixels. I love the shots that yours takes. Very cute tortoises. I especially love the egg one. When I get mine I will post pictures of Dale.

Candy,
Yep, same camera. So far I love it!

 

[Weloveourtortoise]

Great pics!!! Great job with the new camara!!! I too love the hatchling shot!

 

[GBtortoises]

Thanks to everyone for the compliments! I'd love to take credit for being a great photographer but it was all the camera, not me! LOL

The hatchling shot was pure luck. I usually don't have eggs hatching this late in the year but it was such a strange wet summer here that most of the tortoises were late in breeding and nesting so I have a few late clutches. Still have some Ibera and Dalmatians incubating too.

Hoping to post more pics soon!

 

[Crazy1]

GB, great pics maybe the camera but somebodies got to hold it Thanks for sharing them with us. They are all great. You have a good eye. And that hatchling was just waiting for you to get your new camera, that's all.

 

[dreadyA]

The 1st T.Ibera is beautiful to the max..
Neat shots too.

 

[Madortoise]

Lovely photos!
I just found macro feature on my cheapy camera, too, It sure makes a big difference!

 

[Jacqui]

The last picture of the little guy hatching is priceless. What a cutie and caught in such a sweet pose.