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    This young Snapping Turtle has a shell diameter of about 3 inches. This species can grow to over 30 pounds and can be very aggressive, especially on land, if you confront them. As you can see, their necks are quite long and it is amazing to me that they can fit all of their neck, up to about their eyes, inside their shell. 40D, 180 f/3.5 macro, 1/160, f/9, ISO 400. Comments are welcome.

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    Connie Mier
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    This is great, perfect detaill and the turtle is fascinating to look at.

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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Great design with the focus of interest being on the ROT intersecting points. Love the BG and wish for a more head turn toward you. THanks for sharing Steve. :)

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    Steve, this pic just brought back a ton of memories. When I was a kid, every spring I'd go to the pond and catch a few of these snappers and let them go after the summer was over. I kept them in a kiddie pool stocked with goldfish, crayfish and I'd throw in an occasional worm.I love these guys, tommorow I'll visit said pond and try to "capture" some pics this time around.
    Bye the way, excellent pic!
    Brian

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    Hi Steve,
    Hard to believe he gets all that into that little shell. I like the line created by the rim of the shell and the neck. Nice to see the patterns in the eye as well.

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    Good DOF on this one, nice OOF BG and strong base of earth all combine to set the turtle up for this good looking image. Having the neck extended a plus.

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    Steve,
    I like the depth of field. Intimate image. Nice low angle. Thanks for sharing.

    Cheers,
    Sabyasachi

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    I also like the extended neck and low angle of capture. I like how you kept the head backed by the green background. Very nice!

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    Very cool image...I really like the low-angle, the background and the outstretched, and seemingly out-sized neck stretch! Well captured!

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    Bruce

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