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Red eared Terrapin


Red eared Terrapin
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Copyright: Georg Isbary (oki) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 81 W: 10 N: 114] (584)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-15
Categories: Reptiles
Camera: Nikon D300 with MB_D10, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-13 0:35
Viewed: 441
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red eared terrapin (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Terrapins, turtles and tortoises are reptiles and are classically known as chelonians. They are recognised by the protective shell into which they can withdraw. While the tortoise is a land animal, the terrapin is amphibious, spending time in water as well as on land. In the United States these animals are called "turtles", a term used in Britain for the marine species. Another American name for them is "sliders".

More details:

Scientific Name: Trachemys scripta elegans
Family: Emydidae
Origin: USA, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Venezuela
Adult Size: 28 cm (8-9" inches)
Lifespan: 25 years - 40 years
Diet: Omnivore
Breeding: Egg Layer

Sexing: Males have longer front claws and a longer, thicker tail. Males also tend to have a concave ventral shell as compared to that of females. When full grown, females are also significantly larger than males.

This one lives in Central park! I love the way it emerged between all the plants. Hope you like it!
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Hello georg,
Very interesting view.Good capture with good luck.Nice colors and composition.
Dūrzan

Hi Oki,
A lovely capture of this cute terrapin hidden under mosses. You should have wonderful eye to notice him.
TFS and have a great WE!
Cheers,

bayram

Hello Georg,
a very beautiful capture of the Red eared terrapin, good sharpness and very beautiful natural colours, i like the emersion of the frog among tle Lemna minor.
TFS
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 15 N: 1636] (6365)
  • [2009-06-13 6:14]

Hello Georg
Nice capture. I like it.
Regards
Razvan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-06-13 16:12]

Hi George,i never try but i think that isn't easy to take a pic like that.Very different and unusual,excellent point of view and good sharpness and colors!! My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

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