Gopher Tortoise

[Irap]

Gopher Tortoise by its den

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This shot was taken using focus bracketing (Sony added Focus Bracketing to the A7 iv in the latest update). This took 26 shots put together in Lightroom. The tortoise was the perfect subject, it didn't move much.

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[ssheipel]

S/he's a beauty.

 

[Irap]

S/he's a beauty.

Isn't she lovely!

 

[Larry S.]

Great images Ira! The head is so similar to the giant Galapagos tortoise with a smaller shell. Is this species in Florida?

 

[Irap]

Thanks Larry. They are found in the Southeastern US. You can see them in the scrub areas in Florida. I read that they are also the state reptile of Georgia.