Inspiring Photo: All Smiles #14058477

All Smiles [Contest Finalists August 2013]

Uploaded: August 24, 2013 02:55:50

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*Be Happy - It's The Weekend*

I recently met an 11 year old boy by the lake that has an amazing ability to connect with all types of animals - He wants to do the same type of work as Steve Irwin! He asked if he could show me his skills at catching a turtle so he could show it to me and tell me about it.... It didn't take him 5 minutes to come back with this wonderful specimen.

Canon 100-400L IS at 400mm. ISO 100, Late-Afternoon, 1/500 @ f5.6, EC 0

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Carolyn M. Fletcher August 24, 2013

They are all over the place lately. This one looks pretty happy. #1541633

Gord MacEachern August 24, 2013

Wonderful image and story Jeff! #10818871

Bojan Bencic August 24, 2013

Fantastic details and colors, Jeff. Great capture. #10818875

Colette M. Metcalf August 24, 2013

Very nice capture and great story, Jeff!!!! #10818916

Tammy M. Anderson August 24, 2013

What a great story and capture. Fabulous details. #10818949

Mary K. Robison August 24, 2013

Beautiful little fella, Jeff, and he sure is sporting a "Don't worry, be happy" grin. His features and color really stand out against the blue background.
Sweet capture and story! #10818977

William C. Raco August 24, 2013

You've captured amazing detail here, Jeff
Excellent color and DoF, as well. #10818985

Karen E. Michaels August 24, 2013

You captured a boy's dreams.
How wonder that is. #10819010

Shelly A. Van Camp August 24, 2013

Great capture, Jeff! #10819029

Karen Bacon August 24, 2013

Wonderful capture Jeff! #10819054

Monnie Ryan August 24, 2013

What a great story - and a terrific shot to go with it! #10819088

Marilyn Cornwell August 24, 2013

A touching story for this wonderful age! #10819162

Tiia Vissak August 24, 2013

a cute image! #10819252

frank w. degenhardt August 24, 2013

Looks like you got blessed in several ways. First of all meeting this brilliant young man who know what hes want to do in life. Then you get to get this beautiful picture. Love the hand holding the turtle out, the amazing details and colors of the turtle and of course, that big smile. Gorgeous look and story my friend. #10819259

Ann Coates August 24, 2013

A fantastic story. I hope his dream comes true, sounds like a great kid. Excellent capture Jeff. #10819322

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 24, 2013

Now I'm smiling too, Jeff.
What a cute turtle. #10819349

John Connolly August 24, 2013

What a great capture of this pretty little turtle Jeff! I hope the lad achives his ambition! #10819393

Claudia Kuhn August 24, 2013

Wonderful details Jeff, and great story about this boy. The turtle seems content, as he's not hiding his head. #10819419

Ann H. Belus August 24, 2013

Fantastic story and capture of this cute little creature! #10819443

Jyri Vissak August 24, 2013

Small is beautiful! Well seen and presented. #10819453

Emile Abbott August 24, 2013

Great encounter with both the boy and turtle. Love that smile, Jeff. #10819502

Stephen Zacker August 24, 2013

What a cool story and image. I could see you doing this as a living, Jeff
:-) #10819556

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas August 24, 2013

Wonderful details and colors Jeff!,
Amalia #10819662

Jeffrey R. Bange August 24, 2013

Great capture and story to go with it Jeff, hope the young boys dream comes true as we need more people like him to protect natures gifts for all of us to be able to enjoy. #10819691

Marilyn K. Lincecum August 24, 2013

Cute story and capture. Made me smile. :-) #10819769

Rudi Reiner August 24, 2013

Cute shot & excellent lighting! #10819770

Robert K. Bemus August 24, 2013

Great shot and story, Jeff! #10819776

Barbara Waldoch August 24, 2013

Beautifully captured, Jeff! #10819825

Avril Young August 25, 2013

Delightful story and photo...hope he grows up to be live Steve Irwin..maybe he meets up with Bindy... #10819891

Avril Young August 25, 2013

Delightful story and photo...hope he grows up to be live Steve Irwin..maybe he meets up with Bindy... #10819894

Avril Young August 25, 2013

Delightful story and photo...hope he grows up to be live Steve Irwin..maybe he meets up with Bindy... #10819895

Jeff Robinson August 25, 2013

Thank You!! Jeff #10819921

Ermanno Radice August 25, 2013

Beautiful capture and wonderful colors, details and light! #10820060

Mary Dimitriw August 25, 2013

Wonderful detail and love the story as well. #10820119

Leslie McLain August 25, 2013

It does look like he's smiling. Terrific capture, Jeff. #10820494

Patrick Rouzes August 26, 2013

The detail, clarity, lighitng and focus are exceptional, Jeff.Hope you showed hime this- could make a difference in his life.Faved.
#10820801

Jeff Robinson August 26, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10820854

Nancy L. Green August 26, 2013

Brings back memories, I always loved these little guys when I was a kid, VERY well done Jeff, WTG!! <>< #10821254

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2013

Now that's cute, he really looks like he is smiling! And how sweet of you to share with that young boy!

jo ann c. #10821409

Jeff Robinson August 26, 2013

Thank You Nancy and Jo Ann! Jeff #10821494

Val Feldman August 28, 2013

I once ran across an old timer who used the expression..."Well, that's as cute as a speckled pup in a red wagon"....think he'd change his description of "cute" if he had an opportunity to see this! Wonderful capture, Jeff and a heartwarming story of your 11 year old newfound friend and nature lover. Hope his dreams come true. #10823267

Jeff Robinson August 30, 2013

Thank You Val :-) Jeff #10825471

Tammy Espino August 30, 2013

What a wonderful story, I hope he follows his dreams. That turtle does seem to enjoy his photo being taken!! :) #10825589

Jeff Robinson August 31, 2013

Thank You Tammy! Jeff #10827359

Donna R. Moratelli August 31, 2013

Jeff this is fantastic. It's just so cute how the turtle is smiling. I love it! #10827899

Laura E. Swan August 31, 2013

HeeHee...He really *IS* smiling, Jeff! What a cute shot. I hope this little guy stays as happy as he look here. :D Maybe he will live the good life in your backyard??

-Laura :D #10827992

Jeff Robinson September 01, 2013

Thank You Donna and Laura! Jeff #10828467

Jill Odice September 30, 2013

What a great story! Congrats on your finalist Jeff! #10856492

Laura E. Swan September 30, 2013

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On Your Beautiful Finalist, Jeff. Looks like the Turtle might win the race! :D #10856512

Jeffrey R. Bange September 30, 2013

Congratulations Jeff on your finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #10856679

Robert R. Goodman September 30, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!! #10856720

Marijana Fajgl September 30, 2013

What a cutie, Jeff! Big congratulations! #10856777

Deborah C. Lewinson September 30, 2013

Great image and story, Jeff!

Congrats on your finalist!
Debby #10857168

Tamara K. Walker September 30, 2013

Wonderful capture for the both of you, congratulations. #10857245

Tammy Espino September 30, 2013

Congrats!! :) #10857248

Ann H. Belus September 30, 2013

Congratulations, Jeff! #10857630

Rudi Reiner September 30, 2013

Congratulations Jeff! #10857693

Nadia Paul October 01, 2013

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Jeff! #10858091

Jeff Robinson October 01, 2013

Thank You!! Jeff #10858291

Emile Abbott October 01, 2013

Congratulation Jeff on your wonderful finalist. #10858551

Jeff Robinson October 02, 2013

Thanks Emile! Jeff #10859701

Merna L. Nobile October 13, 2013

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
#10870698

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