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GOPHER TORTOISE CROSSING
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Uploaded: 01/25/09 3:17 PM GMT
GOPHER TORTOISE CROSSING
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While on a walkabout the other day i found this Gopher trying to cross a busy road. I waited for the traffic to pass and carried him across the road. When i got him to the other side all he did was try to cross the road again, So i carried him back, and then after almost a 1/2 hour of hunting around the woods i found his burrow. When i set him down he was in a big hurry to get in that hole. I guess he found out that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. ==Panasonic DMC FZ18==
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I did the same thing once ... rescued a turtle, but soon found it was a snapping turtle. Excellent detail & the grassy textures sets the turtle off nicely. Fantastic post Ed.
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give ~ Winston Churchill
I agree, wonderful details and textures. That cold snap might have him turned around!
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Ed your a hero saving this little creature from almost certain death !! Great capture of him here with good clarity and colour. Well done!
Ann
Ann
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Three Finger Johnson saved a lot of turtles in his day. Some experiences were good, some weren't. Turtle probably was disoriented from moving at warp speed when your were packing him back and forth Huck. He probably figured he was in a soup.
Nice capture in the pine needles.
Tick
Nice capture in the pine needles.
Tick
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Check the shadows to see if you are there
Splendid narrative Ed and a wonderful comment of OFT (Owd Fellow Tick). Doesn't amaze me that turtles aren't polite. This one didn't even say 'Thanks' to you for all the effort you've done, lol! Very nice capture too my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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I love this shot! A detailed and colorful shot of a wonderful creature! Great work Ed!
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
He he, that's funny. I would hate to be the driver of the car that had to wait on him in the road. LOL. Great shot of that monster, Ed. We don't see very many Tortoises on this site. Good work.
Jimbob
Jimbob
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HE SHOOTS...HE SCORES!
Great clarity and a great capture. Glad he slowed down for you to get this image. Well done.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams.......
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Good clarity and colour and deatils. I am so pleased you save him Ed. Thanks for sharing. Lyn.
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LOL! I loved the story and this is just a great capture. I hope he appreciated your help.
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Angelle
"Love. Can know all the math in the 'verse but take a boat in the air that you don't love? She'll shake you off just as sure as a turn in the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughtta fall down...tell you she's hurtin' 'fore she keens...makes her a home."
Malcom Reynolds...'Serenity'
sweet portrait of the little guy... I'm glad he finally made up his mind which side of the road he built his home on... sometimes I feel the same way...;-))
mary
mary
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
LOVE TURTLES, ED
Sorry I haven't been commenting lately, been very busy doing Skating Competition work and a lot more to do for the upcoming event in mid Feb. So don't worry if I don't comment, but I am viewing.
Sorry I haven't been commenting lately, been very busy doing Skating Competition work and a lot more to do for the upcoming event in mid Feb. So don't worry if I don't comment, but I am viewing.
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Doing computer work for upcoming Skating Competition called Festival of Stars 2009
=^..^=Sandi