Turtle

[QuietOne]

Sunning on the pond for a couple of days. Didn't see it Friday, but the water has gotten even higher (that rock isn't usually so far underwater).

[Mad Aussie]

Cool turtles these. Love the yellow strikes across the face/neck.

[QuietOne]

Someone asked me if it was a native or an escapee. I didn't have any idea. I haven't seen turtles in that pond before, but that doesn't mean they weren't there.

[Marko]

Cute turtle - nice catch Quietone!

[QuietOne]

I did a little digging, and I think it's a painted turtle. There are several variations, and one of them is native to Idaho. I get the impression they aren't that common.

[Hillbillygirl]

Liking #1 of the, " Painted Turtle". You nailed it for sure. They are lousy around here with all the ponds around us. Literally hundreds.

[Iguanasan]

Nice turtle! I hope you don't mind me saying so but I kinda wish there was more space in front of the turtle than behind him in number 1 which is my favourite as well! Nicely captured.

[QuietOne]

Thanks, HGB and Iggy. Iggy, this was my initial crop (I wasn't that close). When I cropped a bit tighter I went for the rock showing under the water in back. But maybe some folks would like this one better.