The Indian Pond Terrapin is a still water species found mainly in South Asia and it is a widespread resident in Peninsular India. It is unfortunate that like most Turtles found in India, the conservation status of the Indian Pond Terrapin is "near threatened" category because of the demand for their meat.
We have seen them many times in the lakes and waterholes during our Jeep Safaris into the Indian forests. This time around we got very lucky. We were returning back from our Jeep Safari into the Badra Wildlife Sanctuary when our naturalist spotted this small terrapin crossing the road and we got a great chance to photograph this tiny wonder at close quarters.
Here's a collection of images from that lucky sighting. This was one of the first times we tested the 105mm f2.8 macro lens on the D300.
41 comments:
as shown here, macro glass are quite sharp.. these are quite some handsome captures of this guy.. ;D well done.. :)
Nice sharp shots. I guess the lighting was perfect too. I love it when the light is good enough for macro lens without having to use supplementary lighting.
he is a cute little guy. you new lens works very well! fantastic shots.
He is sure enjoying the attention. Your lens seems to have a pro behind it. Nice.
BlessYourWeek
amazing look! beautiful photos!
Excellent photos!!
Brilliant selection Thomas. Love that second one.
Wonderful crisp sharp series of pictures. As always great work.
Looks like the macro lens complements your other equipment quite nicely!
Great shots Thomas. The 3rd one is my fav.
How beautiful with that orange bokeh! The eyes are riveting!
Very nice serie, intimate images of a very nice specie ;)
I always enjoy turtles. These are very beautiful shots.
I could not imagine eating them Thomas but then there are so many starving people there, I am sure anything goes. Beautiful shots as always.
Great shots! Your IPT looks like a real character and that really comes through in the close-ups.
I think you captured the glimpse of a smile from the turtle. Sharp & beautiful photos!
Excellent macro images Thomas.
Excellent shots, Thomas, of this wee turtle.
Thomas nice to see you on the floor :) excellent shots One of my favorite lenses well done!
Hello Thomas ,
Les tortues sont fragilisées partout , en France il existe des cliniques pour les réparer , celle que tu nous montres se retrouve dans les zoo , avec ses pointes diamant .
Bien amicalement
great macros w/an appealing shallow DOF - well captured!
Great use of angle and dof.
he looks rather cute :)
excellent with good sharpness and details!
Fantastic shots, very sharp!
wow! fantastic! and to think u saw it crossing a road! btw, what is the difference between a terrapin, a tortoise and a turtle??? am asking this on behalf of my son!
the light is perfect as are the details in each and every portrait~
Beautiful portraits! Masterly job, Thomas!
Very nice series, details and sharpness are excellent!
I see it is smiling me, it is enchanting
Incroyables ces gros plans... oui fascinantes jusqu'au moindre détail, bravo Thomas ;-)
beautiful contrast of light, cute!
Very crisp images, beautiful as always!
Great shots! :D
Wow...that second shot is absolutely amazing!!!
Thomas: What a neat little guy.
is it your lens or the looks of a terrapin? Ohh! i have never before loved a turtle so much :)
Thomas Thomas (2x) this is really good photo, I really like this one. The earthly tones are always so majestic. Anna :)
Is it smiling ? Looks like it ...
WWWOOOWWW Excelent shots, Congratulations
Frank
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as always amazing animal shots ... keep on the good work Thomas!
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