What These Eyes Have Seen by TwoPynts
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"Hellllllooooooooooo."
The Giant Tortoise seems to be a thoughtful, wise creature. Maybe that is because most can live over 100 years and some have been recorded to live up to 200 years. That is a long life to spend living in the same house! ;] That is also a long time to live in captivity, which is where I found this tortoise. It was part of a run-down "nature sanctuary" in central Florida. It was in an approximately 20 x 20 foot pen with 3 other tortoises. I can't help but think I see some sadness at it's plight in those expressive eyes. ----- Gal
Comments (35)
Richardphotos
I agree that he would be more at home in nature but zoos are a way of life for animals. superb capture of this beautiful beast-V
DELMUR
beautifull portrait!but not sure to be ready for a kiss!
Zacko
OOOOOOOOOOOOH!!! What a cool close-up! Maybe thats why they always looks so grumpy...they keep getting lenses stuffed in theif faces, LOL. Awesome capture Kort! Simply AWESOME!!! Have a great sunday #:O)
Margana
LOL A face only a mother could love!An amazing shot Kortalouche.Wonderful detail and very effective notes.Imagine...all those years in captivity...:(
ifos
Terrific shot and thanks for the information. Top marks!!
Punaguy
Don't really know why the pen them up, could be weeks for them to escape...then how far could they go? Nice detail in this close up..there is some sadness in those eyes....Great shot Kort! Aloha!
Enmos
Wow thats a bit too close for comfort !! ;o) Stunning close up here, superb detail !! :o)
hotracer2
Terrific closeup of a interesting subject, so much character in that face and eyes, really fits the title:):):):):):)
patmartj
Wonderful close-up capture here. Not a lot of room for the creatures too live in probably for the rest of their lives. A true life sentence for them.
Tedz
Looks like ET! Muuah!
killerpumpkins
Now this looks like my uncle Louie and probably as grumpy as he was too! lol I'm sure these creatures know something we don't. Especially not being bombarded with commercialism and all. The look in this beings eye suggests contentment and that we are in for a rude awakening. I would also venture to say the eyes might be conveying to all the photographers who took pictures, "Get a life"! lol KP
Digimon
Or boredom! Poor creature! Should be roaming free, though it might not live as long, it would be a richer exsistence! Great portait of a noble reptile!
Valentin
Very impressive and interesting shot... structures and details look so real! Awesome work!!!
jcv2
Oh wow, first thought was ET but this is a giant tortoise! With its age it can have recorded a lot of visual impressions! Impressive closeup, Kort!
pimbotin
Probably the most impressive shot I've seen here for several weeks!... I'm in a hurry but I'll come back to read the text... But the shot! Can't believe my eyes... I came back and read the text... Sadness, you're right! I finally found somebody who dares to write this about those "nature sanctuaries" (I like the use of ")... Well done, dear!
Lledeline
Amazing
rayburg
I agree with Tedz..ET was my first though. great close-up
soulofharmony
fantastic pov.. and composition but man isnt it ulgy. ewwwwwwwww...excellent...:)
EricSBauer
excellent close up! the light, color and detail are fantastic!!! look at the jagged choppers on this guy, i'll bet that'll take a finger.... very well done!!!
diomedes66
Wonderful and expressive closeup composition... the eyes seem still alert for any opportunity for escape! Well done indeed!
sharky_
Yeooouuuuch!!!!. That is getting close. Excellent shot.............Aloha
L8RDAZE
You really captured the Tortoise's character here! I feel like I'm peering into it's soul! Your image gives this animal more humanity and emotion than some people I know! Way to go Kort!
gwfa
excellent - just thought that ET is back, indeed...
cynlee
pretty dang close to this fella, great detail... & look into his eyes ;]
WandM
Very impressive!
marybelgium
very very impressive ! wonderful macro ... great info !
tvernuccio
awwww...poor guy. :( makes me wanna cry. you made a wonderful portrait though, Kort. yeah...he does remind me of ET as gwfa said. i would this tortoise's head if i could. i don't think he would bite me. he looks a bit vicious, but i think he's a sweet one. just wants his own life...one of freedom. fantastic work!
Ladyhawk
oh he's so cute!!! stunning shot,amazeing detail,i love the way you always give information on the animals or whatever you shot,will you send me the info on where this place is, and any photo's of the pen it was in,and on the condions of the other animals there, I'll get something done about this,you can see by his or her color that the nutrision is bad to, and if anyone eles see one of these roadside animal colection don't visit them unless your getting info,like photo's, what there being kept in, then you can get ahold of me at lladyhawk@hotmail.com , lets shut these nightmares down, bravo on the shot and the info (V)!!!!!! :0) @-}-- missed you
logiloglu
wow, fantastic close up.an excellent photography !!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
alexbutler
excellent Photo, the detail is unreal....