This photo was made on a very hot summer afternoon. Air temperature was 105°, this pavement had been soaking up heat for around six hours. A turtle came out of the roadside ditch and started across, moving at a pace that was most likely a new speed record for common snapping turtles. I stopped to allow a safe crossing and snapped the photo. The turtle made it across safely after a brief stop to cool its feet, five drivers went on their way and I keep this snapshot as a reminder. When I am feeling heat for doing something, I need to stop to examine my motives or choices, then let nothing deter me from doing what is right.
Scene Through The Lens 
I have seen many a turtles crossing the road as there are swamps and other water in the area where I live. I have also seen nasty drivers deliberately run over them.
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We have a lot of people run over them here too. The Conservation dept started a pretty good education effort several years ago, now I see people moving turtles to the side of thee road.
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