Read About Pictures of Sea Turtles

Pictures of sea turtles can be a great way to study an animal or remember an exciting face-to-face meeting with one of these beautiful creatures. Here's everything you need to know about this item.

Pictures of sea turtles - Why?

1. Who Needs These?

   Anyone interested in sea turtles, whether as study subjects or just something interesting to look at , may want pictures of sea turtles.

2. Types:

   (eg Professional or Amateur; Digital or Film) You can take photos of your sea turtle or others on your own, or find a professionally taken photos.

3. Uses:

   Pictures of sea turtles can be used as art or to remember an exotic vacation. They can also be used for educational purposes or shared online to learn more about sea turtles.

Pictures of sea turtles - How to Choose

1. Online:

   The Internet has an extensive number of images of sea turtles. Some of these photos are sea turtles in the wild, while others may be specimens in zoos or wildlife rescue centers. Always check for copyright information if you plan to download, print, or otherwise use images you find on the Internet.

2. Professional Shots:

   Professional photographers who take pictures of sea turtles will generally have a lot of experience observing and photographing these creatures.

3. Candid Shots:

   When photographing sea turtle sin the wild, use a zoom lens to avoid getting close enough to disturb the animal. If you are taking candid shots of a sea turtle in a zoo or other exhibit, be sure you turn off the flash if photographing through glass, as the light will bounce off the surface of the glass. If you are photographing through a mesh enclosure, take care with the auto-focus feature of your camera. You want to be sure the focus is on the sea turtle, not the cage.

4. Expense:

   Pictures from a professional photographer may be expensive, but are usually well worth the cost. Some photographers have a great deal of experience being around sea turtles, and are able to capture not only their physical traits but aspects of their personalities as well. If you take the pictures yourself, you will need to pay for photo developing (if using a print camera) or prints (from a digital camera).

5. Other items you might need:

   If you are going to be in the photos with the sea turtle, make sure your clothing will not detract from the coloring or pattern of the sea turtle.