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Published: 2004-07-29 12:12:58 +0000 UTC; Views: 6117; Favourites: 107; Downloads: 407
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Description I took this one while visiting the 2,322 sqm man-made Atoll Reef attraction at Ocean Park HongKong. Atoll Reef boasts possibly the largest collection of Napolean fish, to be found in any aquarium in the world.
It was a very rare sight to see a sea turtle in the midst of all the fish, and I was lucky to take the opportunity for this shot.
Of course observing and respecting the park's policies as well as trying not to harm the subjects, I needed to disable my flash and started experimenting on various settings.
It was most fortunate that the Sea Turtle was to swim to the exact window I was preparing my camera and settle down just along the side.
I had to swear at a few people who thought it would be funny tapping at the glass, but I eventually gained my composure and took the shot.
It's my first aquarium style shot, and I'm not going back there for another three years or so, so any helpful tips would be most appreciated.

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mellodiehard [2012-12-24 21:34:04 +0000 UTC]

I'm going to Virginia Beach with some friends on a trip. I can't wait to go to the aquarium!

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xXArcticFoxXx [2011-12-23 04:21:17 +0000 UTC]

This is a good photo!

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selina [2009-08-08 10:24:44 +0000 UTC]

Really cute!

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ThePiercingHowl [2007-12-30 03:31:05 +0000 UTC]

Aww!
I love sea turtles!

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mangaturtle [2007-04-13 23:32:03 +0000 UTC]

awww...he's beautiful. great job, both with the picture and telling off the tappers.

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linmorash [2006-09-19 00:11:49 +0000 UTC]

That is a great shot!
I'm glad you told the tappers to knock it off!

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k4tt In reply to linmorash [2006-10-04 18:38:04 +0000 UTC]

heh, thanks for the comment.
I haven't been back there since, but should be going back again in the next few years, so hopefully I'll be able to get an updated shot.

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linmorash [2006-09-19 00:09:08 +0000 UTC]

That is a great shot!
I'm glad you told the tappers to knock it off!

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Florbela-Ferreira [2005-08-23 13:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Ohh so beautiful

I have a turtle

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k4tt In reply to Florbela-Ferreira [2005-08-23 17:51:30 +0000 UTC]

heh, yeah, turtles are cute. I especially like the one I shot because it's the first time I'd seen her in the 12 years that I'd visited Ocean Park. and what are the chances that she'd come to the very window that I was standing at.

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drawerx [2005-04-23 21:20:43 +0000 UTC]

great picture, i like the colors.

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k4tt In reply to drawerx [2005-04-24 17:17:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment. i'm really luck to get that shot, am i'm happy the way it turned out too.

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adamguest1985 [2004-11-25 14:41:58 +0000 UTC]

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k4tt In reply to adamguest1985 [2004-11-25 19:21:51 +0000 UTC]

^__^

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Mika101 [2004-11-23 20:10:57 +0000 UTC]

wow just droping by you have some great art work devaintions here!!!!
well done!!!!!!!!!!!!

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k4tt In reply to Mika101 [2004-11-23 21:57:36 +0000 UTC]

^__^

Thanks for the comment. I think you give me more credit than I deserve

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Mika101 In reply to k4tt [2004-11-24 20:39:23 +0000 UTC]

you deseve all the criedit you get

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k4tt In reply to Mika101 [2004-11-25 19:21:23 +0000 UTC]

you're too kind! ^__^

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Mika101 In reply to k4tt [2004-12-13 10:53:42 +0000 UTC]

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Mika101 In reply to k4tt [2004-11-24 20:38:58 +0000 UTC]

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neyali [2004-11-22 21:29:02 +0000 UTC]

toytle..

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kiyoshiwithpen [2004-11-18 17:17:48 +0000 UTC]

O O:
woooooooww!
ah your so lucky : _:
i would love to have your talent!

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k4tt In reply to kiyoshiwithpen [2004-11-19 09:23:31 +0000 UTC]

hehe, well this shot was more luck than talent, but I hope to go back in a couple of years to try again. ^__^

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shatteredwings [2004-11-16 21:12:04 +0000 UTC]

lovely picture I hope he likes it too

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k4tt In reply to shatteredwings [2004-11-17 12:21:05 +0000 UTC]

hopefully I'll get to see him again in a couple of years time. Maybe I'll be a better photographer by then too, so I'll be able to get better shots, as well as more shots.

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agutrot [2004-11-04 17:45:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow!! His gorgeous!
I love turtles..and this just eats the care!!! WOW!!!

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k4tt In reply to agutrot [2004-11-09 18:28:23 +0000 UTC]

hehe, yeah, he's a cool turtle. very cute, and I'm lucky to get that close to one

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agutrot In reply to k4tt [2004-11-09 19:07:19 +0000 UTC]

yeah you are *jealous*

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k4tt In reply to agutrot [2004-11-09 20:24:22 +0000 UTC]

hehe, i go back there every couple of years, but this was the first time i ever saw it.

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agutrot In reply to k4tt [2004-11-09 21:31:12 +0000 UTC]

You were very lucky then

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shr1mp [2004-11-03 21:50:51 +0000 UTC]

Saw your shoutbox - found this in your gallery -Amazing

Great shot - well done. I have no idea about how to take good shots, but I think this looks fine just as it is

Dave

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k4tt In reply to shr1mp [2004-11-03 22:02:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks for your comment. much appreciated.
I think that i was fortunate enough to get this shot, not just the timing, but for being able to setup my camera in time. like i said in the description, it's my first aquarium style shot, and i'm surprised it came out so well considering how dark it was.

once again, many thanks for your kind comment.

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Demona1 [2004-10-01 10:59:57 +0000 UTC]

Cool Picture!!!!

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k4tt In reply to Demona1 [2004-10-13 17:14:46 +0000 UTC]

heh thanks ^__^

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krazykelli [2004-09-02 21:37:28 +0000 UTC]

DUDE! This is my fav pic in your gallery.. XD up there with your recent flowerish one. It was a good angle and shows good detail of mr turtle. Also, the green of him and teh blue water behind really come together well for the picture taken.. Uber good job.

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k4tt In reply to krazykelli [2004-09-03 09:46:32 +0000 UTC]

heh, thanks for your comment. ^__^

I did leave a comment on your main page, but i still can't see them, so i dunno if they're showing up.
anyway, GREAT dragon work you got in your gallery. I added you to my list as I'd like to see more of your stuff, and I promise to comment on some of your stuff soon. ^__^

Keep up the good work

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kittykat69 [2004-08-25 16:55:23 +0000 UTC]

great picture

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k4tt In reply to kittykat69 [2004-08-27 20:01:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks ^__^
I was really lucky to get this shot. i missed it a few years back, but got the opportunity this year.

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kittykat69 In reply to k4tt [2004-08-27 20:07:53 +0000 UTC]

cool

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Schmitt [2004-08-11 11:17:11 +0000 UTC]

i love turtles

very nice shot

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k4tt In reply to Schmitt [2004-08-11 12:58:24 +0000 UTC]

^__^ Many thanks! I was incredibly lucky to get this shot.

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xx-icyangel-xx [2004-08-11 08:35:43 +0000 UTC]

i luff. luffeh luffeh.

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k4tt In reply to xx-icyangel-xx [2004-08-11 09:53:21 +0000 UTC]

heh, thanx for the comment. He's really cute huh. ^__^

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xx-icyangel-xx In reply to k4tt [2004-08-11 10:09:50 +0000 UTC]

Indeedeh

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Meugnin [2004-08-06 23:26:58 +0000 UTC]

So cool! So... natural! Great job, wonderful shot... really!

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k4tt In reply to Meugnin [2004-08-11 09:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^__^

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Meugnin In reply to k4tt [2004-08-11 14:06:36 +0000 UTC]

^^,

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Pedigri [2004-08-05 08:25:15 +0000 UTC]

Very nice shot. I like the lightning of the photo. You should try to make a bit more of those, cause it seems to be Your talent.

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k4tt In reply to Pedigri [2004-08-05 11:50:43 +0000 UTC]

many thanks for your comment! ^__^
I sitll have a few on the camera that I haven't transfered yet, so I'll be doing that shortly. (i've only recently got back into Photography, so I still think i have lots to learn)

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Pedigri In reply to k4tt [2004-08-06 12:52:35 +0000 UTC]

Youre welcome. Good luck with to You and See You

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