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Uploaded: 08/02/09 6:46 PM GMT
Meet Pokemon the Turtle
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This Eastern Box Turtle has been a summer visitor to my house as long as I have lived here (6 years so far). He is an adult male, and my guess (going by his "growth rings") is that he is at least 20 years old. In the wild he can live to 80 years. His original name was "PokeAlong", but he was instantly renamed by someone very short who has to be watched to make sure he keeps his fingers away from the turtle's business (front) end. I won't let anyone pick him up. I did once (to move him off my driveway) but mainly I think he should remain undisturbed. Here, Pokemon is making one of his a frequent trips down my sidewalk, along the Hosta bed, through the opening I made in the brick siding and on down the hill to the creek. Thanks for stopping by to check him out!

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.amishy
08/02/09 7:18 PM GMT
Had to fav this one! Great capture and story Sharon~what a nice visitor to have around! He is colorful with those deep orange markings and the background compliments him perfectly! :)Ami
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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"
.yellowings
08/03/09 12:54 AM GMT
Lovely visitor, with nice color. Good capture! :)
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.Starglow
08/03/09 1:53 AM GMT
You have quite a friend there. Nice image.
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.ohpampered1
08/03/09 2:21 AM GMT
He must really like it at your house, he know he can come and go as he pleases and that you will not let anyone or thing hurt him. I love this shot, and he does look old to me. Do you know what he like to eat? Great capture.
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Come over to the dark side, we have cookies. :)
::Jimbobedsel
08/03/09 2:38 AM GMT
WOW Sharon. This is perfect. What great color and clarity. Ol' Pokemon is a gorgeous turtle. Very nice work.

Jimbob
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HEY
::verenabloo
08/03/09 4:13 AM GMT
What a treasure! For you to have him literally live and stay at your place!! I just love that. And he is sooooooo beautiful!! When I got this at the VB I fell in love with this pretty little turtle. It makes me wish there were two of them so he could have someone to 'roam' with.hehe What a beautiful colour he is. Thank you and he's staying with me now too. Verena
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Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain!
.gizmo1
08/03/09 7:04 PM GMT
That is one colourfull turtle it like it blushing.
Nice layout and detail is spot on the rocks set this turtle of just right. 10/10
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.ovar2008
08/03/09 9:21 PM GMT
Nice guy and very well focused.
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::gandarva
08/04/09 9:31 PM GMT
I like ole pokeman Sharon! Great photo! Very good clarity, color and detail! Thanks! Allen
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Allen trexrider@gmail.com
::allisontaylor
08/05/09 1:41 PM GMT
So many critters in your yard! Love the fantastic colors and details on him. As well as his complimenting backdrop. Thank you for sharing him.
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.apofix
08/07/09 10:40 PM GMT
Nice shot .... successful
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::ro_and
08/18/09 7:48 PM GMT
lovely, nice pattern on the turtle's back
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