Sitting Pretty
Taken while canoeing in Juniper Springs Wilderness Preserve, North Central Florida. I believe this to be an “American Coot”. They can be seen in copious numbers sunning themselves on fallen trees or outcropping of rocks when the weather is right. I love to watch them scrambling over each other for the best spot in the sun.
*Note of interest: Last shot of the day, because upon taking this, my canoe went sideways up against this very tree that the little turtle is sitting on, scaring him to death and tipping me into the water! My camera was saved by a miracle…I don’t know how I managed to keep it above water!
Also from Juniper Springs Wilderness Preserve*
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Joe Thill
nice shot, like the colors. (and the turtle of course)
JoanIreland1970
wonderfull shot. well done
cevaro
like the addition of the note—interesting to know what happened NEXT. Great profile of the turtle’s neck and head, and I love that left leg & claw.
camerahappy
Fantastic shot! What a story too, thank-goodness your camera was saved!
coolowen
GORGEOUS shot! the turtle actually looks a little smug – like u got urs for scaring me! he really is beautiful
JennyDean
shot well worth the stunt!!! Glad the camera was safe and sound! u too of course
ginnymac
gorgeous love turtles & tortoises wonderful shot. love the angle too.
Debbie Sickler
Nice capture! I like the composition and how he’s stretching his neck . Sorry to read of your unexpected dip after the picture, but glad the camera was ok. :)
Rebecca Cruz replied
Haha, thanks Debbie…:)
mjaniceanne
Just handsome little Cooter! Glad the camera was saved!
Rebecca Cruz replied
Hi Janice! Thanks for your comments :) Would love to have you in our Florida! group, should you feel so inclined :)
GraBMaN
great colors :) the turtle is cute :P fav
John Mullins
Absolutely amazing shot, glad you were able to save the camera! That could have been a very costly photo. Glad it all worked out. Your work is really amazing, very creative and very professional. Look forward to exploring more of your beautiful photos.
Rebecca Cruz replied
Thank you so much for your comments! :)
ErinPhotography
WOW!!
Lisa G. Putman
Wonderful perspective, color and carity! I would die if my canoe tipped with my camera, I’m so glad it made it through the ordeal!
Annika Strömgren
Great shot!
Hena Tayeb
aww..this reminds me of the turtle i had..and passed away..so sad..great pic though.
Rebecca Cruz replied
Oh..that is sad. Glad you enjoyed this, thanks for the comment!
Dayonda
You’re going to have to get either a waterproof camera or a waterproof casing for the one you have now if you’re going to keep on tipping yourself into the drink like that!
Gail Bridger
Awesome shot, especially after going for a dip.
Rebecca Cruz replied
Thanks, Gail!
HELUA
He has strong colours of warning, didn´t you notice?
Brilliant foto though…was worth it, don´t you think ?!!!
Ginger Barritt
Beautiful shot. Really nice. Great expression on his face!
Rebecca Cruz replied
Thanks, Ginger! He was worth the spill into the water afterward! :)
Ginger Barritt
LOL!
Steven Sass
Nice capture, and MAN…...............how did you save your camera OMG…...........very lucky indeed!
micmac
Beautiful shot,what a beautiful turtle,such nice colors.
Phillip Simmons
Its not often we’re looking up at these guys, that’s what makes this a special image
Hawesphoto
Beautiful!!