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Gopher Turtle's Treat

© Elizabeth A. Marker
Deluxe Website: moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com

Gopher Turtle's Treat

Uploaded: June 14, 2007

Description

I saw this Gopher turtle while at work and gave him a treat. As you can see, he loved it!

Comments

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 15, 2007

SUPER photo Liz. I love it. How great you gave him a treat, the red strawberry really adds to this.
Good thing you had your camera with you too. You just never know what's going to come along. #674400

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 15, 2007

thank you Peaches!! I never leave home without my camera. #4401271

Dianna Hauf June 15, 2007

LOL!! She doesn't either! This is incredible Liz!! That added red strawberry tops this image off nicely!! WTG! #4401494

Dianna Hauf June 15, 2007

I think I am going to go get a bowl full of strawberries now....power of suggestion! ;) #4401498

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 15, 2007

Thank you Dianna!! Your just jealous because the turtle doesn't want to share his berry! He, He... #4401605

Derek D. Dafoe June 16, 2007

Very nice photo Elizabeth!! We don't have land tortises here in Ontario Canada, I enjoy seeing wildlfe from other regions!! #4402462

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 17, 2007

Thank you Derek! I too love the wild animals! I'm sure you have some very interesting wildlife in Ontario, Canada! #4406950

Carol Teal June 17, 2007

Great image Elizabeth! The berry really brightens up the image being the grass and the tortoise are both brown. I took a photo of the gopher that lives across the street from us and got the same brn grass and brn tortoise, but he had one tiny sprig of grass in his mouth, not quite as colorful as your berry! I really like these tortoises, and I am always helping them get safely across the street! #4406994

Joerg Schlagheck June 18, 2007

Love this shot, Elizabeth. Good thing you always carry the camera and know how to use it so well! I'm from Ontario, Canada also and can confirm Dereks observation. We do have little sea turles though and you kind of gave me some ideas...;) #4407450

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 19, 2007

Good morning!! Thank you Carol & Joerg!
Carol I am constantly stopping to be the crossing guard for these guys. Here in Alabama the Gopher turtles are protected by law. To many were being killed by farmers and there burrows were being destroyed by the clearing of land for the development of new homes for the growing population. The Numbers have greatly increased since the law was passed.(Thank goodness!)
Joerg, I am so envious of you! We don't have sea trutles close by. I have to drive at least two hours to get to the golf shores. I do love the ocean and hope to capture a shot of those wonderful creatures!!
"God has blessed us with so many beautiful creatures.. It is our responsibly to watch over and protect them as best we can!"
I do hope you both have a wonderful Day! #4413116

Joerg Schlagheck June 19, 2007

Hey Elizabeth, a two hour drive to the golf shores does not seem so bad! Those little sea turtles I was mentioning are about that far from our house. We have a little cabin up north by a lake called "Turtle Lake" . It's paradise, but we hardly ever get to go, because we're too busy. That's life! You too have a great day! #4414612

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 20, 2007

Thank you Joerg!! #4417631

July 17, 2007

You have an awesome gallery Elizabeth, I wanted to comment on all the photo's but this one just jumped out at me, very good captures.
Bill #4519613

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe July 17, 2007

Thank you Bill! I really appreciate you taking the time to tour my gallery and for the very kind comment. Hope you have a god night! #4520302

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