Thought I'd had my fill of turtle shots for the season, but I couldn't resist this pose. The dead tree trunk he's balanced on is jutting out about 30 feet from t he shore and the water is about 4 to 5 feet below him. Wish I could have seen him getting into that position and wonder if he made it on the first try, or this is the epitome of the turtle olympics?
@brittanyyingling@lynnb@marshmallows@photos222@tara11
Thanks, All, for taking the time to view and comment.
(And, yes, Sybil, he's fine. When the nose of my kayak bumped the log he just took the dive! A little free fall, then splash, and he was gone. Felt bad that I scared him from his sunning spot, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity.
@swguevin
Sheila, Thanks for the FAV! Getting back down was far easier (I suspect) than getting there in the first place. Just an in-elegant "fall" for 4 or 5 feet before splashing back into the water!
@bardejov@amymay@girlie@groovygirlrn@sugarmuser@mandyj92@shagbark
Thanks, All! Sharon, Fall off he did. "Splash". Amy, He's (actually, looking at those nails, maybe it's a she?? ;-) )what we call a painted turtle here in Maine. Don't know if there's another name for them or not.
@amymay@maggie2@hollandcrew
Thanks for stopping in, and, no Amy, I don't think you should trim it's nails.
Still I have to wonder, What do they DO with those things???
@russianblue
Thanks, Kass. I think he had to be enjoying that. 80 degrees F., certainly didn't need the added warmth. I wouldn't say they have personalities, but I have noticed that when a large group is sunning on a rock or log, there always seems to be one who holds his ground long after the others have hit the water.
@michelle58@tonygig
Michelle, Even the spring flood didn't reach that high. Yes, waiting for high tide would have been a problem. Tony, thanks for stopping in, as well. Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate both your comments.
Thanks, All, for taking the time to view and comment.
(And, yes, Sybil, he's fine. When the nose of my kayak bumped the log he just took the dive! A little free fall, then splash, and he was gone. Felt bad that I scared him from his sunning spot, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity.
Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. I know how he got off. Can only guess at how he got on! ;-)
Sheila, Thanks for the FAV! Getting back down was far easier (I suspect) than getting there in the first place. Just an in-elegant "fall" for 4 or 5 feet before splashing back into the water!
Thanks, All! Sharon, Fall off he did. "Splash". Amy, He's (actually, looking at those nails, maybe it's a she?? ;-) )what we call a painted turtle here in Maine. Don't know if there's another name for them or not.
Thanks for stopping in, and, no Amy, I don't think you should trim it's nails.
Still I have to wonder, What do they DO with those things???
Thanks, Tami!
Thanks, Kass. I think he had to be enjoying that. 80 degrees F., certainly didn't need the added warmth. I wouldn't say they have personalities, but I have noticed that when a large group is sunning on a rock or log, there always seems to be one who holds his ground long after the others have hit the water.
Michelle, Even the spring flood didn't reach that high. Yes, waiting for high tide would have been a problem. Tony, thanks for stopping in, as well. Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate both your comments.
You're too kind. Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Either Donatello, or, thinking of those claws, maybe Shredder?
I enjoyed your comments. Thanks.
;-) Thanks!
Thanks, Larry!