is there anything wrong with the bottom of his shell. the top towards the head is a little sensative. and he has like these little rigid areas on the bottom of his shell.
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help!
shelly78
Jul 11, 2003 01:42 PM
Replies (3)
shelly78
Jul 11, 2003 01:44 PM
another pic
StephF
Jul 11, 2003 02:13 PM
Do you have a macro, or better yet micro, lens or setting for your camera? Holding the camera closer,unfortunately, doesn't make the image any sharper, so we can't see anything past the blurriness.
Try just focusing the camera in good light(go outside if you have to) and hold the turtle at different angles.That may help show the problems you're asking about, especially indentations.
You ought to be able to get within 2-3 ft of your subject.
Also, shoot at f8 or higher for better depth of field, if its not completely automatic.
I still shoot film, so I don't even know if digital cameras do the same things.
Hope that helps.
Stephanie
phkiwi
Jul 11, 2003 03:41 PM
Am I wrong or does the shell also look like its "blushing"? Looks like some kind of infection and I would recommend getting this turtle to a good reptile vet asap.
Best wishes!
