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Red Eared Terrapin


Red Eared Terrapin
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Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1225 W: 64 N: 2933] (10933)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04-10
Categories: Amphibians
Camera: Canon EOS 300 D, Canon EFS 18-55mm
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-11 9:16
Viewed: 1131
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red-eared Terrapin

Medium sized aquatic animal similar in appearance and colouration to a tortoise, ranging from 2cm (0.8in) when born to 40cm as adult, recognised by a red stripe down each side of the head.

Almost totally aquatic, only leaving the water to bask on hot sunny days, they hibernate over the winter at the bottom of ponds or shallow lakes where they enter a state of torpor. Feeding on vegetation, insects and small fish, they are reasonably widespread, being more active during hot weather.

They will tolerate other species in their habitat, but will quickly dive underwater when approached making them difficult to catch.

Red Eared Terrapins are not a natural species to the British Isles, but have become common in most areas due to widespread release of imported pets by the public once it is realised that terrapins in captivity need a lot of care, as they can live to over 40 years.
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Hi Stephen!
Great macro-shot! Just superb. I love this close-up, colours, composition... just everything!

Nice close_up with perfect details and colours. The POV ia really good, but I think the framing is a bit to tight. It would have been good to left a bit more space in front of the nose of this colourful fellow.
Anyway, I like it very much.
WELL DONE!

Hi Stephen,

I love this portrait shot. Beautiful color and detail. Every time I see one, I think of the hours and hours I spent as a kid catching them. I think that species is one you can blame as coming from the U.S.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
  • [2005-06-11 17:28]

Hi Stephen, great shot. We have some in a couple of lakes I know but as yet I have not been able to get a decent shot. Very good composition and details, very well done.

Very nice shot, Stephen.
I like the pose. Good details on the head, nice colours and well composed.
Well done.

Nice close-up profile Stephen..Well composed with great details, POV, colors and sharpness. Well done my friend!

Great portrait shot Stephen,
excellent details, the colours are superb. Well composed and good POV.
Thanks for posting, have a good week my friend.

Nice close up of this tortoise. Great details, POV and DOF. Haven't been able to get anywhere near any of our tortoises yet.

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