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Florida red-bellied turtle        Images © Mark A. Chappell

This large red-bellied turtle was attempting to cross the road; it kept swimming to the edge of its pond, climbing out, and then retreating when a car or person approached.   I liked the strong face pattern and somewhat smug expression.   It was in Big Cypress Preserve in south Florida.

  • Canon 1D Mk. II, 500 mm IS lens and 2X converter, fill-in flash (2006)