IN ANOTHER WORLD - PHOTOGRAPHING AND FILMING A BABY RED-EARED SLIDER TURTLE UNDERWATER
It has been about 20 years since I was actually snorkeling, but I'm teaching the @little-peppers and getting back into it.
Since steemit has given me an outlet for my passions, I am really enjoying sharing photos and videos of all the wonderful creatures that I enjoy interacting with. To take tings to a new level, I recently invested in a GoPro so I could shoot photos and film underwater.
On this occasion, I focused on a little Red-Eared Slider, that was most likely born last year. To photograph a creature like this in its environment instead of mine was a challenge. Thankfully, a lot of photos can be discarded, and only the better ones featured in posts like this.
THE DIFFICULTIES OF SHOOTING UNDERWATER
Many factors make shoots like this difficult for me. For one, I smoked a lot, of a lot of things, for about a decade. My lungs have still not fully recovered and I cannot hold my breath for that long. Also, this turtle is very fast. Check out this photo of me hot on its tail!
The clarity of the water, the amount of sediment that I stir up, and the speed of this creature all made things a little difficult, but I think that in the end, I got some great photos and a wonderful video. Here is that video.
FOLLOWING THE TURTLE UNDERWATER
In this video, I attempt to follow this turtle while filming. At one point, he tried to hide on the bottom, but eventually I just lift him up to get him going again. You should see how fast he swims after that. The video looks like it is going in fast forward! Also, check out how many sunfish are swimming around as I film. It is truly a beautiful world down there under the surface, and I am blessed to be able to document and share it.
THE REST OF THE PHOTOS
As always I’m @papa-pepper and here’s the proof:
proof-of-being-underwater-with-little-turtle
Until next time…
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loving your work sir! You seem to take a difficult concept, then work really hard to make it a bit more difficult! I love it.
LOL - Papa-pepper = Making the difficult even more difficult!
I agree with that..thats papa-pepper always did..
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Wow, a real swimmer haha and cute too. Thanks for the shots
Thank you @charles1!
welcome my buddy @papa-pepper. Since being compromised by 1000 gangstars whales against one minnow(me ) in your fictional movie game, life has been so boring. Need an adrenalin kick action real life like game to join again, when will be the next one?
LOL - The next one will be coming, just have to eliminate the competition.
Great, pls keep me in the loop
LOL bro, you should have added the "Jaws" theme to that video :D
If I knew how, that could work! Thanks @cem!
Lol - that was fantastic!
I knew it haha. Hit me up next time before you post. Matbe we can make something "Magical". Check your discord btw :D
I happily edit it for you mate. Hold on :D
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wait what?
Wow ... Very good picture, you have a wonderful photography talent. Increase your ability Once you become a great photographer. Be assured of that. Because with confidence and effort all will surely materialize by itself. Thank you for sharing @papa-pepper. . Amazed :)
I looks like you like swimming too, from your avatar! Thank you!
Really different and unique thoughts u have..appreciate it
Cool, thanks for that! I appreciate the encouragement!
Thanx
Wow amazing clicks..this turtle must be enjoying its own filming
You are a real hard worker! Great job , I love your work
Thank you so much for that! I appreciate it.
Awesome photo's, I love to snorkel, I find it so relaxing. It replenishes your soul. Thanks for sharing.
Great shots!
Thank you. It took a while, but I had fun with it!
Aww he hid from you under a log!
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