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    Hi Y'all,



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    Hi Harry,

    I like the posture of the SST. I am not sure of the BG. It is interesting in its own graphic way but it seems distracting to me with the turtle.

    BTW: Ever try to rescue one of these guys from the road. I have and it takes a bit of talent and savy (long neck as demonstrated in this image and jaws that can break a finger for those that don't know). I found the best way is a towel over the turtle so they can't see you and heavy gloves.;)

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    Thanks for taking the time to comment Robert. I hate the BG but I never had one of these guys hold that pose before. They usually high tail it once they realize they have been spotted. I asked it ,very nicely, to move to the left where the water was clear but you know how obstinate those turtle are. ;)

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    Periscope up!!

    Love the open mouth almost gives a personality to what would otherwise be the worlds greatest poker face.

    I agree the BG is busy but good shot of the turtle in its environment blends well with shape, color and texture of surrounding fallen vegetation.

    Jason

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    Cool periscope, harry. The background is what it is. Amazing neck! Never seen that before.

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    Glad to see he's wearing his mouth guard. A very unique, neat looking image that brings to mind the scene fromthe movie "Aliens"

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Harry Behret View Post
    Thanks for taking the time to comment Robert. I hate the BG but I never had one of these guys hold that pose before. They usually high tail it once they realize they have been spotted. I asked it ,very nicely, to move to the left where the water was clear but you know how obstinate those turtle are. ;)
    I agree with you there Harry. The neck position is great and the BG is what it is.

    Try my method for repositioning - they are sure to try to bite you :eek: and then you get that long neck extended.

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    Love the turtle, looks like some alien from Star Wars... BG as mentioned is bad.

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    Very interesting perspective of this turtle, love the expression.

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