Finally!!

Large view.

 

All spring, summer and fall I have wanted to capture turtles out of the water on rocks, sunning themselves. Instead, I have only succeeded in shooting turtle heads sticking out of the water and one turtle that I encountered on the rocky path several feet from the pond. None of those were the shot I wanted though. Finally, yesterday, I saw two small turtles on old concrete stumps (left from a former bridge) under the railroad bridge over the creek. I had seen turtles there before but they always saw me first and hit the water before I could get them in focus. This time, inspite of the appearance of vigilance on the part of the turtle on the right, I was able to snap off a few shots.

 

Then I eased onto the bridge, being my stealthiest self, and got down on hands and knees to get some shots from between the railroad ties, directly above the little turtles. I was sure they would hear my shutter and scoot but they never did. However, the best surprise was yet to come...

Done