An Alabama turtle with a grand name

This fellow was in a hollowed out log in his turtle tank and when he saw me looking at him, he came right up to the glass. He will be released in the swamp in Mobile within the next year. I loved his name “Ornate Diamondback Terrapin”!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such a cute little fellow with the wonderful diamond patterned shell and spotted face - I hope he will survive and be happy in his new home

[Joan Robillard]

Great capture

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a cute capture and great focus.

[Ingrid]

Great picture and so nice to hear that he will be released. Hope he does well in the wild!

[Milanie]

Love that low down look - neat focus on those eyes

[Henri Russell]

It was nice of him to come out toward you so you could get this wonderful photo.

[Diana]

a fabulous shot, love that eye peeping at you Lou Ann ;-)

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely capture

[Mave]

Lovely shot

[Pat Knowles]

What funny little old men heads they have!

[Taffy]

It almost looks like he's smiling at you!

[Bep]

Nice capture. I agree with TaffyR.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific capture :)

[Carole Sandford]

Love this!

[KWind]

Super capture! I like the colours.

[Louise & Ken]

Ooooh...he's wonderful! Look at that awesome shell!!! I like the word "terrapin" as well!

[Babs]

He is so cute, I love the way he is watching you.

[Valerie Chesney]

Beautiful clear shot & I so like his surrounds,

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Interesting looking fellow- looks like he thought you were about to feed him. Good shot!

[Lou Ann]

@beryl @joansmor @mittens @ingrid01 @milaniet @henrir @ludwigsdiana @ziggy77 @mave @happypat @taffy @gijsje @gilbertwood @carole_sandford @kwind @Weezilou @onewing @happysnaps @olivetreeann Thank you all for your great comments and favs! You put Mr Terrapin on the PP, thank you!

[CC Folk]

What a cute face and nice DOF! Fav!

[*lynn]

wonderful capture, cool looking eye and nose!