Comment from Sange
Great capture Mary!
These turtles remind of our Florida soft shell turtles at the Wetlands.
I like that you can see the flat round soft shell and the eye and snake like head.
Excellent eye clarity on both the turtle and it's reflection.
Great camera techs on this!
I see nice improvements on your work!
;)

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks Sange, they are awesome to watch lots of them you just see the eyes and nose popping up so lucky with this one :)

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Now this is a very cool capture. Fabulous on the lighting to capture that detail over the head and reflection. Wow... Guess I missed an entire day. Oh well... gonna make up for it. Great color... nice and natural. Fun shot!!! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2017

Thanks Debi appreciate your positive feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from csimmons032
Wow, it does look like it has two heads lol. Your focus, framing, and lighting are all good. Thanks again for sharing and keep up the great work :)

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the Murray River Turtle swimming in the lake with just it's head above water on which it is reflected, giving the impression it has two heads.
Susan

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017

Thanks Susan your encouraging feedback is appreciated ☺ Mary

Comment from Envision
You have done an excellent job getting good detail of the face on the turtle. That isn't always an easy thing to do with these guys. I like the nice clear reflection too and that his shell stands out even while submerged beneath the water.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017

Thanks so much for your encouraging feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from nikman
Quite a beautiful and interesting nature shot presented here. I know almost nothing about turtles but this seems to have a head which is much too small for its body! Perhaps it's just a lens effect of the water. Nevertheless, well done!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017

Thanks Nikman appreciate your feedback. This variety of turtle definitely have very small heads compared to the shell size the male grow up to 2.2kg and females up to 4 kg they are interesting to watch as you mainly just see the little head pop up to take in air through the large nostrils. :)

Comment from Sean T Phelan
OutStanding,Mary! : )
I've always been fascinated with Herpetological subjects,especially Chelonian types,and most especially with Chelonian types that aren't common to Yank viewers like me! : )
Your photo of this Murray River Turtle ( A type I'd never even heard of before! ) looks Great!
: )
~Sean

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017

Wow thanks Sean your feedback and high rating are so much appreciated. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 09-Feb-2017

You're very welcome,Mary! : )

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A rare find!
Excellent choice of subject.
Impressive eye clarity with flaring nostrils.
Bewildered.
Bewitched.
Bedazzled.
Panoramic framing.
An artistic rendition. Monochromatic colors. Excellent details & features. Impressive flat angle.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2017

Thanks Dick, I truly enjoyed reading your complimentary feedback. :) Mary

Comment from orion65
Beautiful capture of ....I believe is a snapping turtle...Great timing, I love the underwater body shot as well as a beautifully clear view of the snakelike head breaking to the top of the water with what appears to be a wake in front of the chin. Thanks for sharing. orion65

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2017

Thanks so much I appreciate your positive feedback. Not realizing there are lots of different types I looked it up and apparently it is a Murray River Turtle which are apparently quite common in this part of Australia. :) Mary

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot. I am surprised to see such large eyes on a turtle. The reflection is great and I like the submerged shell. Great cropping and fine colors.

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 Comment Written 08-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2017

Thanks Mike, apparently it is a Murray River Turtle I will update my notes in a minute with the species. :)