Saturday, October 4, 2014

Midland Painted Turtle

 Midland painted turtle - Algonquin Provincial Park

He's so vain he probably thinks this post is about him! (Apologies to singer Carly Simon)

Isn't he colourful?

FYI: Added later...

Upside-down

Yep, that's a snail on its back!
I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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52 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 4, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    Magnificent shots and reflections. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. RevrunnerOctober 4, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Won't be long before these characters turn in for the season.

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  3. MadSnapperOctober 4, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    they sure named this gorgeous guy correctly. i think this might be the prettiest turtle i have ever seen. super shots

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  4. MalyssOctober 4, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    You could have used those pics for James reflections! Fab photos, I love turtles !

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  5. Kerri FarleyOctober 4, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    He sure is! Gorgeous !!

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  6. DebbieOctober 4, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    ooohhhhh these are remarkable. they could be "flipped" i do believe, like texwisgirl does ;)

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  7. William KendallOctober 4, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Handsome fellow!

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  8. rainfield61October 4, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Colourful and beautiful.

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  9. TexWisGirlOctober 4, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    so darn clean! ours are always so gunky. :)

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  10. BirdmanOctober 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    You had me tricked at the start. Could there be 2 one up, one down? hahahahaha

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  11. JudyOctober 4, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    So sharp and perfect pictures! Your song line made me laugh.

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  12. Ginny HartzlerOctober 4, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Oh WOW!!!! The reflection is just as clear as the real thing! And I love the red along his edge. His head is UP, so he is posing for you to show you his best side! I think that is the sign of a happy turtle (can turtles be happy?) because he is not hiding in his shell.

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  13. Linda W.October 4, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Fabulous photos and reflections!

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  14. 21 WitsOctober 4, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    As fabulous as he looks he has to be feeling vain! What a capture too.

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  15. Pamela GordonOctober 4, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Really beautiful photos of this turtle. That song sure takes me back. :) What is that lump on the rear of his shell?

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  16. DeniseinVAOctober 4, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Oh he is gorgeous! Beautifully taken EG.

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  17. A Colorful WorldOctober 4, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    What a handsome fellow...and great reflections! Beautiful shots!

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  18. Phil SladeOctober 4, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    That is one beautiful animal. More so as we don't have any turtles to see here in the UK.

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  19. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 4, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Love the reflection / what wonderful shots! :)

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  20. KarlOctober 4, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, fantastic! :-)
    You really love turtles!

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  21. Sylvia KOctober 4, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Awesome captures of a handsome guy, EG!! You do have wonderful critters in your world!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend!!

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  22. RoseOctober 4, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    He has a right to be vain!

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 4, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    He is a beauty indeed..perfect reflection, and btw thanks EG, I'm just off to bed and I've got that song in my head :)

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  24. John @ Beans and I on the LooseOctober 4, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    That reflection!

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  25. Bob BushellOctober 4, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    Beautiful Turtle photos, does it have a snail giving a ride?

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  26. MarleenOctober 4, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Brilliant!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 4, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    fabulous photos and reflections! Is that a snail on his back??

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  28. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"October 4, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    What amazing clarity! He seems to have a small hitch-hiker on board.

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  29. RedPatOctober 4, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    It is so wonderful to see a turtle out sunning in the wild!

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  30. ShirleyOctober 4, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Such a colourful turtle in this excellent mirror image!

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  31. UnknownOctober 4, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Cute turtles. i love the reflections.

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  32. LowellOctober 4, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Terrapin? He/she is quite attractive and colorful and you did a super job on his/her portrait. I like the colors and your photos are tack-sharp.

    Email coming your way.

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  33. NatureFootstepOctober 4, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    cool, he sure looks good, both up and down. :)

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  34. KarenOctober 4, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Perfect mirror images EG. He's a good looking turtle!

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  35. sunshineOctober 4, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    A wonderful observation.

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  36. jp@A Green RidgeOctober 4, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I have never seen anything so AWESOME!!!! The turtle...the snail...the reflection...the color...the thought of inverting it!!!!...:)JP

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  37. eileeninmdOctober 4, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, the reflections are awesome.. I love the cute turtle too. Thank you for linking up, have a happy weekend!

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  38. Lois EvensenOctober 4, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Yes, he is beautifully colorful! Love your images. :)

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  39. JaniceOctober 4, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Superior shots of the turtle and reflection.

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  40. orchid0324October 4, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    OMG; what a clear photos of Midland painted turtle with reflections(^_^)ｖ Especially his/her sticked out longneck is cute for me,EG p:-)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  41. Lisa GordonOctober 4, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    Hw sure is a beautiful creature, and these photographs are really wonderful.

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  42. StephanieOctober 4, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    These turtle shots are absolutely stunning! I love the last one as well! Super shots!

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  43. GreenComotionOctober 4, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    So beautiful and very nicely photographed.
    Thanks for sharing with all of us.

    Peace :)

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  44. UnknownOctober 4, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! Fantastic photo. Such a beautiful creature and that reflection is perfect!

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  45. RandyOctober 4, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Great reflection.

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  46. RoseOctober 4, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    LOL--I was so intent this morn that I did not see the snail...but I saw it first thing. Was glad you told that that is what it is.

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  47. Small City ScenesOctober 5, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    That shot is so perfect even flipped it looks the same. Very neat. Such still water. MB

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  48. diane bOctober 5, 2014 at 4:13 AM

    The reflection is SOOOOO sharp. Fabulous colours and shot.

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  49. maryaustriaOctober 5, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Fantastic! The reflection is brilliant!

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  50. Carola BartzOctober 5, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Fantastic photos - he's really posing! I love your reference to Carly Simon's song - now it's wandering through my head, probably for the rest of the day!

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  51. AnonymousOctober 5, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Beautiful captures of this cute little critter!

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  52. Pat TillettOctober 8, 2014 at 9:18 PM

    Great photos and reflections!

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