Tortoise(close up) by carolmw

Tortoise(close up)

He is about 2 feet long and lives in the Botanical Gardens,Funchal.There is another pic of him on my other page.Many thanks to everyone for your comments and favs over the last few days.Much appreciated!
What a cute little chappie! Lovely capture!
March 24th, 2012  
I love it! His skin is all wrinkled, but his is still adorable!
March 24th, 2012  
Great close up!
He looks as old as time, and appears to have lost an eye.
March 24th, 2012  
He has such a cute/strange expression, great detail and close up.
March 24th, 2012  
@dulciknit .I hadn't noticed about the eye,but I think you may be right,Alison!
March 24th, 2012  
You got a great closup..wonder how old he is. I would rather hope he's sleeping with one eye closed.........
March 24th, 2012  
Very focused!
March 24th, 2012  
Bep
Great close up!
March 24th, 2012  
a face for a mother's love ... yikes! great details!
March 24th, 2012  
wow this is a beautiful close-up, awesome detail in his very old face.
March 24th, 2012  
wonderful close-up, prehistoric looks!
March 24th, 2012  
Love it! Nice close-up!
March 24th, 2012  
Amazing close-up!!
March 24th, 2012  
Jo
What a lot of detail that went into this creature. Amazing workmanship
March 25th, 2012  
Wonderful capture so close
March 25th, 2012  
wooo, he looks very ancient and reminds me of incredible hulk!
March 25th, 2012  
What a great close-up
March 25th, 2012  
Great textures and details in this!
March 25th, 2012  
Fantastic closeup
March 25th, 2012  
Love that face.
March 25th, 2012  
Wonderful close-up!!!
March 25th, 2012  
very cool!!!!
March 25th, 2012  
love the texture of his skin!
March 25th, 2012  
Very nice close-up, great tones.
March 25th, 2012  
Superb!
March 25th, 2012  
faved, this is awesome
March 25th, 2012  
Pam
Great texture and your focus is perfect!! Love him:)
March 25th, 2012  
Wonderful textures!
March 26th, 2012  
great photo. those colours so soft but he is not.
March 26th, 2012  
Wow! I've never seen one up this close. He/she has a nose like a pig. Very interesting. Great capture.
March 26th, 2012  
Jim
Love this guy looking forward to following you
March 26th, 2012  
He looks like an old soul.
March 26th, 2012  
great shot, you should tag this with the new theme Weekly Theme - Magnificent Creatures
March 26th, 2012  
He's so cute! Amazing photo, love the detail.
March 27th, 2012  
deb
He looks menacing! Great close up!
March 27th, 2012  
looks like something to be reckoned with. Great shot!
March 28th, 2012  
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