ALLIGATOR TURTLE

Took this picture of an Alligator Turtle, about 40 pounds, 20 inch wide shell, heading toward the Chattahoochee River, Phenix City side, October 3, 2009. While stalking this monster, I realized that many animal shots involving action or motion are much more difficult if they see you: they may freeze, trying to remain motionless! (Duh)

AT THE RIVERWALK 10/09