I finally got close enough to this old beast to get a clear shot. The dappled lighting didn't help the resulting photo, but it's good enough to share the experience with you. This individual is about as big as a dinner plate. He's quite skittish and usually vanishes when I point the lens in his direction. I took some video a few months back but it didn't turn out very well. Murray River Turtle (Emydura macquarii). #animals #nature #Australia #myphoto