I'm Smiling At Ya!

I believe from my extensive search (haha...on Wikipedia) that this is a painted turtle. He was sunning himself on this log and of course smiling at us. This was taken at the Bosque Del Apache. Thanks so much for commenting and viewing!!

[Rosan]

Great capture! I like the pretty orange colors on his underside

[Dawn]

love it

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

Oh this is truly delightful.

[Diane]

Oh what wonderful markings, they are amazing creatures.

[Margo]

What a wonderful shot of this delightful creature A FAV

[Wylie]

lovely find, looks a little wobbly!

[Bep]

Great find.

[richard saffold]

i've been seeing lots of them, hard to sneak up on though.

[ShirleyB]

Great find and capture, I love the markings on it but also the pattern on the log he is sat on.

[Nina Ganci]

cute capture

[Jane Anderson]

So cute! Who wouldn't be happy living in such a beautiful place?

[Emilie Cartoun]

Oh gosh, super fav.

[Carol]

Fantastic!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Erika]

Love turtles. Great shot.

[Harbie]

@fntngrma @dawnee @aikimomm @dianeburns @777margo @pusspup @gijsje @chard @shirleybankfarm @ninaganci @cejaanderson @teiko @fjmom @bkbinthecity @epcello Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for your kind words on my photo. This little guy was so cute and I had a lot of fun watching him for awhile! :)!

[Kerry McCarthy]

Great shot! I love turtles - what a great life they have, sunning all day without worrying about sunscreen!