Photographing Small Animals at Eye Level.

On Sunday I drove to the North Shore to photograph the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle; even though I knew it was going to rain. Sure enough when I arrived it began to rain. I grabbed my gear hoping there would be a short break when the rain would stop; and  walked to where I knew the sea turtles would be relaxing. I hunkered down beneath a small tree with my poncho draped over me and my gear, and waited. A small window of opportunity arrived and that's when I was able to capture this picture.

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Because the turtle was facing the ocean this would assist with adding character to the picture. I needed to turn my back on the ocean, which is breaking the rule of never turn your back on the ocean, and dropped to my knees so I would be eye level with the turtle. When photographing small animals or children, instead of photographing them from the dominant position, (basically standing above them), take the photo at eye level. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.