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on the set of the final project (and by set i mean two shoe boxes on the kitchen table in the middle of the night).
shallow depth of field, low shutter speed, shaky hand
This snapping turtle was about three feet away from our tent when we all saw each other. She froze, deliberated for fifteen minute, then set off in search of a different spot (far from humans!) in which to lay her eggs.
The Midland Painted Turtles were out in force, sunning themselves in the shallows of Mud Lake. This one shows off the brilliant colours that give this species its name. Britannia Woods, Apr 25, 2011.
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This guy "owns" this rock. It is where he hangs out. Look at the rear leg. From a few photographs I count eight toes. It appears that its hind legs are a conjoined pair. Must swim like a rocket. It seems to be well and thriving. Is this what happens when you live in the city? I think not. Turtles are known for their tendency toward two heads and things like that. On the other hand, maybe they just stretch out into the sun so far that things just look very strange.
Surfers on waves at Turtle Beach Resort
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