Mackenzie's Beauty Project
turtle, nesting
Posted by Mackenzie (Salem, Oregon, United States) on 1 August 2008 in Animal & Insect.
From the northern boundary waters of Minnesota.
This fellow kept returning to the same spot to build a nest. I believe it's a painted turtle.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Wow, I have never seen a painted pattern like that on a turtle... do you think he's on his way out on the town, all tarted up hoping to attract a nice lady? Maybe he has found one if he's making the nest... beautiful, a great image.
1 Aug 2008 5:29am
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A really great looking little fella/gal this one is. You got a super photo of it. I've enjoyed viewing the Boundary Waters through your lens. It's a beautiful place.
1 Aug 2008 11:11am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
beautiful! i have seen these turtles swimming in creeks and ponds. so marvelous! did you see the nest? any babies? marvelous and intimate pic!
1 Aug 2008 6:27pm
Canon EOS REBEL XTi
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 400
55 mm