Basking

The histogram for this one was an inverted U so maybe that counts? Not really a landscape and not really a portrait but maybe a combination. It might even tell a story!

[Maggiemae]

I read that turtles can go into a torpor if basking in the sun! The quiet water brings great reflections.

[Chris Johnson]

Follow the leader. Wonderful portrait of these two!

[mag]

Beautiful shot...are they painter turtles?....ill bet the color shots were sweet...

[Karen Mitchell]

yes, all three, really fun little guys... nice shot.

[Paul]

I like how the reeds appear distorted in the water reflection. Seems to give a slight hint of motion to the water.

[vstap]

Great find! Nice in black and white, too.

[Diane]

To me, it tells a story--warm day, turtles crawling up on a log to bask in the sun. It's a sign of spring. . . ? Nice reflections, too.

[Tunia McClure]

I'd like to be sitting there with those turtles.

[Gillian]

They playing follow-the-leader! That's good enough for a story for me ;) Great reflections.

[Disha Parekh]

This could tell so many stories! To me, it looks like he is courting her! Great shot and reflections :)

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Works for me! I've decided that it was interesting to learn about the histogram, but I think I trust my eyes more!

[katy]

@maggiemae I have never heard that befire! Thanks so much MM!
@cjphoto Thanks Chris!
@maggotx Not painters and they are brown so not colorful at all! Thanks Mag!
@kandkids Gee, thanks for that Karen!
@pej Thanks for noticing that Paul! It was something I wanted to keep in the shot!
@vstap Glad you like it!
@eudora Actually it was one of the colder days but yes probably a promise of spring! Thanks!
@tunia LOL! I think the water is still a bit cold!
@kwiksilver They both dropped into the water when they saw me! Thanks!
@dishaparekh176 could be or maybe running away from her! ;~}thank you!
@olivetreeann I think I am right there with you!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Why does it remind me of the Elephant march in The Jungle Book? Neat pic!

[katy]

@ruthmouch thank you so much and I have no earthly idea!