Take a bow
I almost sat on this Loggerhead Turtle while taking photos of Grey Nurse Sharks at Julian Rocks in Byron Bay, Australia. He turned towards me and either bowed,...
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I almost sat on this Loggerhead Turtle while taking photos of Grey Nurse Sharks at Julian Rocks in Byron Bay, Australia. He turned towards me and either bowed, or set up to karate chop me.
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I was amazed when this large Loggerhead Turtle turned toward me in the Julian Rocks Marine reserve in Byron Bay, Australia. He looks like he is bowing like a stately gentleman.Time
It was mid morning when we dropped down about 20 metres into a dive site called the nursery. It was quite gloomy and full of Grey Nurse Sharks, but this Turtle definitely competed for my attention.Lighting
All I had to light up this scene was an I-torch pro 6+ video light. A fast shutter speed helped create the dark background.Equipment
This shot was taken using a Canon G7x mark II, in a Meikon housing with a single I-torch pro 6+ video light.Inspiration
I am always looking for unique photo opportunities and animal behaviour when I dive. When this Turtle turned buck sharply towards me it put its fins in a position that you don't see every day.Editing
This photo was shot in RAW, and didn't need a lot of work in post-processing. I used the spot removal tool to get rid of a bit of unsightly back scatter, and added some contrast, dehaze, clarity, and sharpening to finish the job. I was very happy with the results.In my camera bag
Canon G7x Mark II, Canon G16, Meikon underwater housings, I-torch pro 6+ video light, 1x Sea & Sea strobe, and a Gopro hero 8 for video.Feedback
One thing you don't have underwater is a lot of time! Camera settings may need to be changed very quickly to adjust for what pops up in front of you. I find that taking test shots as you change depth will ensure your settings are adequate for sudden encounters like this.
