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Uploaded by: CalicoBass — Keskiviikko 16.05.2012 — near Oil Trough, AR

We found this turtle and thought it was dead, was a long way from the water and looked like it was trying to make its way back down the boat ramp to the river. Hubby picked it up, carried it back to the water. It sure was very happy to be back in the river and took off :)

Categories: None Camera Type: Nikon P500
 
Image Description:
Manufacturer: NIKON
Model: COOLPIX P500
Orientation: top - left
x-Resolution: 72.00
y-Resolution: 72.00
Resolution Unit: Inch
Software: Nikon Transfer 1.5 W
YCbCr Positioning: centered
Compression: JPEG compression
Exposure Time: 1/30 sec.
FNumber: f/3.4
Exposure Program: Normal program
ISO Speed Ratings: 220
Exif Version: Unknown Exif Version
Components Configuration: Y Cb Cr -
Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
MaxApertureValue: 3.50 EV (f/3.4)
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: 0
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 4.0 mm
User Comment:
FlashPixVersion: FlashPix Version 1.0
Color Space: sRGB
PixelXDimension: 4000
PixelYDimension: 3000
File Source: DSC
Scene Type: 1
Custom Rendered: Normal process
Exposure Mode: Auto exposure
White Balance: Auto white balance
Digital Zoom Ratio: 0.00
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 23
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: Low gain up
Contrast: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
InteroperabilityIndex: R98
InteroperabilityVersion: 0100
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1. Willow13 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 13:33 (GMT)    
LOL! I'm going to have to start calling you the "Turtle Lady", Delana. :)

Softshells only leave the water to lay eggs, so this is what she was probably doing. Be very careful picking them up because they have very long necks and will bite if they feel threatened.

I love the photo!
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2. DarkBroomer 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 13:34 (GMT)    
Look at that sweet face !!! Glad you gave her a lift !!! Good deed of the day =)) DB

LOL !!! I was writing at the same time as Dorothy and was surprised when I hit *favorites* to see 2 appear !!! We both have a soft spot for that Soft Shell hee ! hee ! hee ! DB
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3. gilg72 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 16:23 (GMT)    
Wow! Great shot, but mostly a Great Rescue! Thank you.
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4. ColoradoKat 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 16:37 (GMT)    
Nice shot and nice rescue, Delana!
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5. CalicoBass 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 17:19 (GMT)    
Thanks Dorothy, DB, Gil, and Kat for the comments!
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6. ChrisAnthemum 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 17:39 (GMT)    
I would like to have added that it was probably a female laying eggs, also that softshells are bad-tempered and will bite, but I see that ground has already been covered. I'm sure the turtle was relieved to be back in the water again, Delana! I will stop the car on our country roads to move a box turtle that is in danger of getting run over.
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7. CalicoBass 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 17:47 (GMT)    
Thanks Kathy for the comment! I knew they have a very long neck and they will bite you too,lol. This one didn't offer to at all, didn't stretch it's neck out any further than this pic. Lol, I will do the same on stopping and helping turtles across the road, even on busy highways. Thank You for doing the same :)
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8. lorik 17. toukokuuta 2012 klo 19:01 (GMT)    

Good you safe her!
Good photo to!:-)
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9. Dazzler 19. toukokuuta 2012 klo 03:12 (GMT)    
That look on her face is priceless... Like she spent all day finding a good place to lay her eggs, then laid them... Was pooped and just wanted to get back to the water and rest..then "PEOPLE came and picked me up... AND.. Took pictures, the flash blinded me, and I didn't even have time to fix my shell".
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10. Willow13 19. toukokuuta 2012 klo 03:19 (GMT)    
Quoting Dazzler:
That look on her face is priceless... Like she spent all day finding a good place to lay her eggs, the laid them... Was pooped and just wanted to get back to the water then "PEOPLE came and picked me up... AND.. Took pictures, and I didn't even have time to fix my shell".
HaHaHaHa!!! That is too funny and I bet it's the truth!!


Thanks for helping the turtles!!!
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11. CalicoBass 19. toukokuuta 2012 klo 15:52 (GMT)    
LOL, thanks Cindi and Dorothy for the comments!
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12. bird12 20. toukokuuta 2012 klo 12:07 (GMT)    
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CalicoBass I am married (37 years), we enjoy being outdoors, fishing, going for drives on the back-roads. I enjoy taking pictures of everything and I really enjoy seeing everyones pictures they put on this site. We live in a very small town that is where the White and Black Rivers meet. The town has a State Park here, has a lot of history, there is a video that was made for AETN TV, if you click on Visit My Website, you can see it. Create your own visitor map!
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