Knock, Knock

Posted by Bill Ault (GBA, Canada) on 20 July 2008 in Animal & Insect.

Painted turtle hides in shell.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Uh oh... you're in my space! Nice shot, Bill!

20 Jul 2008 10:53am

@Betty: Thanks Betty - I waited for a while but he definitely was not going to come out while I was around so I finally decided to just take the shot as it was...

Kent from Sweden

He looks a little shy and skittish. Very good photograph with the wonderful colors and a beautiful animal

20 Jul 2008 11:35am

Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States

A very nice portrait! Congratulations on your 100th post, Bill!

20 Jul 2008 12:41pm

@Eric Fry: Thanks Eric - I wasn't sure when I started I'd actually be able to fill a daily shot but I now look forward to the challenge.

Joy from Ahmedabad, India

Ah....nice and exotic

20 Jul 2008 7:03pm

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

Camera shy...? Neat shot Bill

20 Jul 2008 10:41pm

@Observing: Thanks Observing - a little different...

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/400 second
F/3.5
72 mm

painted
turtle