Eastern Box Turtle

Recently while out driving some backroads in southern Indiana looking for spots that might be good for butterflies and dragonflies I came across this turtle on the road. In central Indian where I am from the Eastern Box Turtle is uncommon but drive an hour south and they become much more common. This series shows how many different things you can do with each subject, especially one that doesn't move too much. Look for different compositions that might be more engaging than just walking up and taking a quick shot.

Eastern Box Turtle-This was the first shot I took after finding this turtle. I tend to like intimate portrait shots so that is usually what I do first if I have an opportunity.

Eastern Box Turtle-This shot shows the turtle in its habitat.

Eastern Box Turtle-When photographing this turtle I realized I had never taken a close up of the amazing pattern on the shell so I tried it before having to move him to the side of the road.

Let me know which you like best.