Anyone have any good advice for photographing the shelled herps? Most of my best ones are in situ. Whenever I try to pose them they tend to only be in the "good position" (head and legs all the way out) for a millisecond as they turn away from the camera and try to bolt, so most of my pics end up being mediocre.
Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
Common Musk Turtle (Sternotherus odoratus) by Zach Truelock, on Flickr
Photographing Chelonians
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Re: Photographing Chelonians
I always try above all else to make sure that the eye is in focus. Then from there do what you can to make it an interesting frame. I recently found 9 Eastern Boxies in one afternoon. If you check my post on the main forum call So. Illinois Herping.
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Re: Photographing Chelonians
Try flipping them upside down. Once they right themselves they kinda sit there for a bit to get their bearings - then you snap a couple. This is the only turtle tactic I can think of. In situ basking turtles - turn on the flash, even if they are kinda far away it can help with bright sun.
Re: Photographing Chelonians
Aquaria is the answer for aquatics. They are much more cooperative if under water.