It may be an exaggeration to call it a swamp, but two sections of the trail near us are um swampy, especially in spring. Footbridges are the only way to pass over these parts of the trail.
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| There goes the old man with the cane in his lumberjacket. You can see why the footbridges are necessary. What a bleak, April landscape! |
I remembered seeing a turtle here last year and thought we should check it out for possible shots for one of Sue's photo prompts. While it didn't work for her needs on that day, I can always use blog material. I wasn't expecting much, so I only took my phone. Besides, we didn't necessarily start out with the intention of walking in that area.
We found a turtle, a snapper I suppose it was, that was almost hidden under the water, but then we found another that was somewhat more visible.
Both of us snapped a few pics.
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| The snapper is just little lower and left of centre. |
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| Bottom left |
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| Swimming off, toward the right, around mid frame |
Maybe I'll return with my camera on another day. If I were to use a polarizer filter, I might get a clearer result shooting through the murky water. Of course, turtles do not hold a high place on my Most Wanted Photos list, so who knows if I will bother.
That is one big snapper!
ReplyDeleteI keep looking for turtles at the ditch to no avail. This is a nice find and good captures.
ReplyDeleteDon't get too near that snapper! That's some beak he has. I love turtles, bring them on.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I have seen a turtle.
ReplyDeleteA seriously large turtle and what a long tail it had as well. Good luck on the next outing and a polarizer should definitely help with a capture (photo that is).
ReplyDeleteSnappers have really long necks, too.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing you and your photos of the snapping turtle. I liked how the reflections on the water gave the third dimension.
ReplyDeleteThey are called snappers for a reason. I love turtles and tortoises, I find them beautiful and fascinating.
ReplyDeleteIn one of those photographs, he looks as if he's swimming out of the tree tops.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures came out really good. I can see why you would call it swampy.
ReplyDeleteI hope that means that the water is healthy. You got some good shots.
ReplyDeleteI think those are great shots of the turtle!
ReplyDeleteThis probably a dumb question, because obviously...but we have turtles living outdoors in Canada?!
ReplyDeleteDid you need to use a polarizing filter to help capture the under water turtle image?
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Not then. But there is a dehaze slider in my software that helped a lot. No, that is not what it is called, but I am having. Senior moment, so I can’t tell you what it is called. 🤷♂️
DeleteThe water seems so clear and I love the turtle in photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos (the branches) and adore the turtle. They are cool looking creatures.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see these creatures. Thank you! I always enjoy rambling about with you folks. Today. I just have to say how proud and pleased I am of the choice Canadians made. You chose a supremely qualified person who is the right person at the right time. Thank you for being a shining light on a hill. Aloha, Canada!
ReplyDeleteGood results for your elections!
ReplyDeleteI quite like snappers!
ReplyDeleteI don't find the landscape bleak! I love the wetlands. They are so rich with life.
I have never lived where turtles live. I would love to photograph them!
ReplyDeleteWe see snapping turtles now and then
ReplyDeleteAmazing critters!
No turtles in this area at all. So your photos are appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the turtle! Bet the frogs are partying there at night.
ReplyDeleteThere’s a pond near us with turtles that we see when the weather is right. I love seeing them, but my pictures are never as good as yours.
ReplyDeleteYikes. Looks big enough to make turtle soup. Just watch that it does not snap you up.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have wild animals in the neighborhood!
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