Prehistoric Predator
by Gary Holmes
Title
Prehistoric Predator
Artist
Gary Holmes
Medium
Photograph
Description
Macro panoramic shot of a Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) as it attempted to escape a flooded creek to cross the road. I got down to its level to capture this portrait, but I decided to broaden the shot to capture the scaly legs and formidable claws.
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Gary Holmes, photographer: I am an opportunist photographer of nature, landscapes, abstract, and other found objects of interest. I prefer to capture the spontaneity of things and events as they are occurring, and rarely photograph staged subjects other than portraits. Although I have been a photographer for decades, I have only started posting them for others to see since about September 2012. Please see my largest collection of photographs posted at http://500px.com/holmesidepi. I had sufficient encouragement from posts on other sites to try putting some up for sale on Fine Art America (FAA), which offers a wide range of printing and mounting options not currently available on 500px. As a result, I have successfully sold some of my works. Unfortunately, photography is not my primary field, and I have limited time to expand my online presence, but I will continue to steadily post more of my best works on 500px and/or FAA every week. Please revisit my sites periodically.
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May 22nd, 2013
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Comments (4)
Angela Stanton
OK, something I am hoping to see a lot of this fall! Heading to the Galapagos to photograph these (and other) critters!!! Your photo of perfection just made me want to leave NOW! :) v/f
Gary Holmes replied:
Angela, I am really jealous. Fortunately, the Galapagos tortoises are apparently not nearly as aggressive as this snapping turtle. I look forward to seeing your photos.