6/02/2013 Snapping Turtle

This Common Snapping Turtle was right out in the open in my backyard digging for a place to lay eggs.  The Nikon 1 V1 with the 70-300mm (focal length 810mm) lens allowed me to stay far enough away to not disturb her.  Although the grass was a bit wet, it was worth it to get a turtle’s eye view.  Hopefully, by summer’s end, a few baby turtles will appear.