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Photo of the Day ~ Wildlife & Bugs Category ~ June 12, 2007

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Mr. Tortoise is at Home
by Sharon Isern (Sjoquist) 
Camera:
Nikon D-200
Location:
High Springs, Florida
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
Gopher tortoises excavate burrows in the loose sandy soil that makes up this part of the state. Unfortunately my dog , Oliver, dug up this one's burrow. I took the opportunity to get some shots before returning this fellow to his natural habitat. This species is federally protected except in Florida, where it is listed as a species of special concern.


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Colleen Prohaska commented on June 12, 2007 00:25:
He looks a little grim! Great shot, Sharon.
Mark Westlake commented on June 12, 2007 03:19:
Great shot Sharon,he does look just a bit grumpy alright.Congrats.
Helen McHugh commented on June 12, 2007 03:23:
He could be cast from stone, Sharon! Great capture! Congratulations!
Diane Blackford commented on June 12, 2007 06:10:
I love this shot sis. And you have an exclusive on these images since I passed on the photo op...LOL
Ujjwal Mukherjee commented on June 12, 2007 07:20:
Great find and capture Sharon! Congrats on your POTD!!
Stephen Warshaw commented on June 12, 2007 08:20:
I almost expect him to move. Very Good shot!
Joe Shah commented on June 12, 2007 09:12:
Congratulations Sharon! Excellent image!
Joy Cobb commented on June 12, 2007 10:32:
Awesome closeup, Sharon! Congrats!
Evy Johansen commented on June 12, 2007 10:40:
Great image, Sharon! Big congratulations on your POTD!!
Linn Smith commented on June 12, 2007 10:49:
Wonderful shot straight on showing real displeasure from your dogs discovery - congratulations on your POTD!
Tom Briggs commented on June 12, 2007 10:50:
Congratulations on a wonderful shot. He does not look to happy about having a picture taken though.
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on June 12, 2007 16:21:
Wow, looks like he is right there in front of me. Quite the grand capture,Sharon! Also enjoyed the interesting story behind the scene.
Kathy Pazaryna commented on June 12, 2007 16:30:
Great shot Congrats on your win today.
Kathy Pazaryna commented on June 12, 2007 16:30:
Great shot Congrats on your win today.


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