Camera Critters - Turtles

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Spreckles Lake located in Golden Gate Park in the heart of San Francisco is a playground for birds and turtles. This large stone turtle is situated in the lake and is the resting and sunbathing spot for the turtles who make the lake their home.




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Martha Z said…
This made me think of the Native American creation story of the turtle carrying the earth on its back. It's an image to linger over.
November 20, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Martha, Ah yes, I've heard that story and it is something to ponder. Thank you and have a great weekend.
November 20, 2010 at 11:16 AM
VioletSky said…
what a perfect basking rock. the little guys can dream of growing as big and strong!
November 20, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Ann said…
That stone turtle is so cool. Was it put there just for the turtles?
November 20, 2010 at 3:21 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Ann, yeah it was. They wanted something decorative so the turtles could hang out :D It's pretty cool to see in person.

Violet sky, Exactly, what a great inspirational idea. Thank you
November 20, 2010 at 6:58 PM
Bossy Betty said…
SO cool! You know I love turtles. These are some big ones!
November 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM
LadyFi said…
What delightful shots!
November 20, 2010 at 9:56 PM
John | English Wilderness said…
It looks like the turtles are playing king of the hill! :-D
November 20, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Bossy Betty, yeah they are a little hefty :D

LadyFi, thank you and glad you like them

John, HaHaHa - Good one :D
November 20, 2010 at 11:27 PM
eileeninmd said…
How neat the turtles can climb up on the bigger rock turtle. Great capture.
November 21, 2010 at 4:23 AM
Katie said…
That is so funny to see turtles climbing on a turtle sculpture!
November 21, 2010 at 12:17 PM
ruthinian said…
awwwww... this is so cute. what a joy ride.
November 26, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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