While this beast didn't seem interested in coming out to play, it didn't mind hanging out for a little while, even with the pesky light invading it's hiding spot.Florida Common Snapping TurtleManatee Springs State ParkChiefland Florida Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo LightPhil's 1stPix on 500px
These minnows aren't in any real danger, but I probably wouldn't swim quite so close to that mouth, just to be on the safe side.Florida Common Snapping TurtleManatee Springs State ParkChiefland Florida Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
Once this snapper moved out from cover, and accustomed to the light, I was able to get in close. I figure Gary probably calmed it down from up there. Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State ParkSuwannee County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater LightPhil's 1stPix on 500px
You might think these Minnows are in the Danger Zone, but I don't think they're in any real danger. If anything, I think they might feel safe, while they draw in this giant snappers meals. Florida Common Snapping TurtleChelydra serpentinaManatee Springs State ParkChiefland Florida Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo LightPhil's 1stPix on 500px
I was hoping to get a few close up shots as this snapper moved out from cover, nice and easy... apparently it had other ideas. Doesn't seem to phase Gary, who's riding side saddle. Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State ParkSuwannee County, Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Light
A snapper makes it's way downstream along the bottom of the Santa Fe in the clear current from the spring run.Common Snapping TurtleSanta Fe RiverGinnie Springs OutdoorsGilchrist County, Florida, USA Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
What I thought was a big rock, that looked surprisingly like a big snapper, turned out to be a big snapper. I don't think these morsels are on the menu, but at feeding time, I would bet they help attract the main course.Florida Common Snapping TurtleManatee Springs State ParkChiefland Florida Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo LightPhil's 1stPix on 500px