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POLARISER POWER

Ran Fuchs was “standing on a bridge above the pond, [while] turtles were coming up for air and then diving back again. The water was clear, but the light reflection made it impossible to see through. But once I added a polariser I could see under the water, and capture the turtles diving.”

Minimalism can be really nice. In this, the emptiness helps draw focus onto the turtle. The composition with the turtle moving diagonally from the top left corner into the frame is also a dynamic touch. A little bit of movement with the head or a foot kicking would have also added life. The green water has little variation in tone – bar the little circular section above the turtle – which makes it two-dimensional. The