Comment from Lucky9763
Good photo, good position for the head, colours is, like the green palm grass colours matching with the b/g on the right corner. Only for me, and this is my humble opinions, need little bet cropping on the left, more focus and sharpness on the face. Little bet blurred. LOL

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks for the constructive feedback

reply by Lucky9763 on 31-Aug-2014

You welcome! I love your works! LOL

Comment from jrconrad
The sickening thing is that they are endangered because people eat them. Here in New Orleans it's considered a delicacy. When I see these these guys I imagine going back to the age of dinosaurs. Great capture, love the bit of green stuff. Cheers, JR.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thanks JR can't believe that they still eat them too awful.

Comment from gidavidson
A very good look at this not so handsome one, they are kind of cute in their own way. Our local zoo has a lot of them and they seem to be healthy and happy. Good focus, frame and exposure to show a snack time in progress.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks George your positive feedback is appreciated ☺

Comment from DavidP
Cute title for this shot Mary. Only a mother could love that creature. ha I've heard that these big land tortoises live a long time. Saw a program on the Galapagos islands and the huge tortoises they have there live a hundred years or so. Nice shot of this big one and the title is perfect!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks David I really appreciate your positive comments ☺

Comment from joyfulartist
I am so happy that you got to get this tortoise who is awake.

Your right about not being a handsome creature but it takes all kinds of creatures to make up the world.

To me it looks like the tortoise is eyeing you to make sure you don't take its food.

Good one.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks for your positive comments ☺

Comment from Hadiqa6525
I don't understand this it's really sort of confusing and it's not pleasing to the eyes I'm not really impressed so I can't give a high rating better luck next time buddy!

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

I understand that you are new to site and welcome. Could you please read the how to rate section you seem to have applied star rating to initial impact and the technical side unless you can advise where I have gone so wrong has not been evaluated. 1.5 stars would I dictate that the photograph is totally blurred very dark unable to see subject as it has not been composed well etc and I really don't feel this I image warrants that response. You are entitled to that opinion ion but please back up with constructive advice as to improvements.

Comment from Jairos
Wow !! This is Cute, Nice colors and good angle, Very good detail good exposure and sharp focus, Good Job Mary here, Jairos

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2014

Thanks for your positive feedback Jairos ☺

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful lovely nature scene.His Large body,shell,large face,eyes,lovely action,long neck and all the details are gorgeous and great.I like this rear quick nice shot and scene.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺

Comment from Linda Bickston
What a noble tortoise this one is. Chewing on grass and holding his head so high. He does need some lessons in hygiene though, like bathing. Wonderful photo.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2014

Thanks Linda I appreciate your positive feedback ☺