It was just an especially evil-looking Box Turtle. Actually, in real life he didn't even look particularly evil, just very brightly colored. I just took the pictures in a way that made him look mean, but he really seemed pretty friendly for a turtle. Usually Box Turtles are mostly black with a little bit of yellow. But this one was not that way! He had a lot more yellow than most of them do. I really like the little patterns on his shell. They look just like little yellow hand prints or something. He was really quite a spectacular looking little guy. I enjoyed seeing and photographing him. It's especially nice photographing turtles because they're too slow to run away! So while he was stuck there, I just had to take a picture that portrayed him as a nice turtle rather than a mean one. Smile, Mr. Turtle!
Monday, November 23, 2009
What is Black and Yellow with Red Eyes?
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I was convinced that it was a bird! It looks pretty fearsome! How often do you see these??
YOU say it's smiling!! WE have to believe you!
Good on you!
ajb
Actually, we don't see them that often. I wouldn't say they're rare or anything, we just don't seem them very much. They aren't very big, only about 8 inches (20 cm) long or so. Pretty neat little guys.
I think his hands (do turtles have hands? paws? flippers?) are particularly neat looking in that last picture. They look too big for him or something. Great photos though...that red eye is something!!!
His nose is pretty funny looking too....
I love the creativity of God!!!!!!!!
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