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AndreC Frequent Member Experience Level: Unranked Registered: October 2007 Location: Jhb / Pta Posts: 793	This little juvenile Namaqua speckled padloper (Homopus signatus) was initially quite shy, but once he got over it, he tried his best to make a run for it. He is smaller than a 58mm lens cap, and these are the smallest tortoises in the world. They only grow to about 10cm.
	· Date: Thu 23/10/2008 · Views: 1155 ·
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Mr G

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Fri 24/10/2008 05:31

This is a great image and I love the action.

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Malone

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Fri 24/10/2008 09:18

Cool work! Love the detail, sharpness and once again the DOF works well.

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Pieter Kotzee

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Fri 24/10/2008 11:08

This now, is a super photo!

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Christiaan Engelbrecht

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Fri 24/10/2008 13:12

Great lighting! Lekker image - well done!

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Wynand van Wyk

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Fri 24/10/2008 19:34

Great shot and light!!!

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Fri 24/10/2008 20:34

Great shot with excelent detail and use of DOF. Love action of the front paw in the air.

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Linn Currie

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Sat 25/10/2008 04:46

Oh what beautiful DOF; the paw action; the detail ... it all comes together to make a great shot!

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Sat 25/10/2008 12:58

Great shot. Love the angle, composition and action. Very well done.

AndreC

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Sat 25/10/2008 14:14

Thanks for the comments!

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