Sitting Pretty by Rebecca Cruz
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
Comments
nice shot, like the colors. (and the turtle of course)
wonderfull shot. well done
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.
Fantastic shot! What a story too, thank-goodness your camera was saved!
GORGEOUS shot! the turtle actually looks a little smug – like u got urs for scaring me! he really is beautiful
shot well worth the stunt!!! Glad the camera was safe and sound! u too of course
gorgeous love turtles & tortoises wonderful shot. love the angle too.
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. :)
Haha, thanks Debbie…:)
– Rebecca Cruz
Just handsome little Cooter! Glad the camera was saved!
Hi Janice! Thanks for your comments :) Would love to have you in our Florida! group, should you feel so inclined :)
– Rebecca Cruz
great colors :) the turtle is cute :P fav