basking painted turtles Chrysemys picta

Ah, yes, the classic one leg up stance that turtles almost always seem to have!

I got a bit too close for comfort to the left-hand turtle, who slipped off after a few shots.
Taken on Nequasset stream, in Maine.

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Jean Knowles says:

Great capture!
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Shana Jo/A Mother's Soul says:

Awesome!

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laurielabar says:

Thanks!
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Armpro says:

So nice

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vtpeacenik says:

Wow! This is awesome! Great job Laurie.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

Love seeing these guys just enjoying life in the sun! Nice capture!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

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laurielabar says:

Thanks much! It was a basking kind of day...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudia Rocchini says:

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shapeshift says:

so cute
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laurielabar says:

Thanks!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ET Photo Home! says:

Great shot. They sure do get camera shy.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

teekaygee says:

very nicely done.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulinacha Loves Sriracha says:

Great shot, Laur! I love the composition and the color in this one! Did you take it from your kayak? Kiff and I are contemplating adopting Gwen and Alan's pet turtle... we don't know what kind it is. They adopted the turtle from the same family that we adopted the fish tank from, but the kids almost never remember to feed it... poor thing!

You know that turtles are my spirit animal?

I don't know how I missed this one when you posted it! I love it!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

laurielabar says:

Thanks for the kind words and invites, and thanks to Randa for making me an honorary Italian!

I thought of you when I saw these, Pauls!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

SAKmd says:

Excellent capture. You would think that these "slow" animals would be easy to photograph, but don't be deceived! These guys are lightning fast platform jumpers. This is fantastic shot, indeed!!!

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turtlephotography says:

Good Composition and Beautiful Capture!!!

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ezeducation says:

good pic
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

jjs08 says:

Wow, what a neat shot!
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John and Susan Spencer says:

I work for Chester County Parks & Recreation (www.chesco.org/ccparks) in southeastern Pennsylvania.

We are working on a project and would like to use this image on an interpretive display sign at the Black Rock Sanctuary (www.chesco.org/ccparks/blackrock).

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laurielabar says:

Thanks so much, everyone! I've been out of the loop for a while, but I appreciate your input, very much!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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Lola Hope says:

This is awesome!
Funny too, thankyou for this photo!
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Hlwlw says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Turtle , سلاحف, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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callista78539 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wild Biology, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Very cool!
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brianhbradley says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Biggest Turtle & Tortoise Group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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laurielabar says:

Thanks very much for the kind words and invites!
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