There is a world living on this pile of rocks in a fountain of Milla Mimbelli. We have been here
a couple of years ago and practically nothing is changed: the same bunch of abandoned turtles slowly circling around this small basin or trying to secure a place on the rocks.
After a swim they must climb on each other to find a place in the sun.
Sometimes they seem to be looking at you...
I wouldn't have ever dreamed to catch my reflection in the eye of a turtle!
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Great images, VP! That last one especially.
ReplyDeleteA great series, VP. Each image is progressively closer. Nice.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved turtles so I love this post!
ReplyDeleteA bunch of sunbathers.
ReplyDeleteLove this post VP. Truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYears since I have seen turtles.... Nice posting:)
ReplyDeleteTurtle portraits! The pictures are surprisingly touching.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you devoted time to these captive creatures.
A wonderful series, VP!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think you'd find turtles in a fountain, great images!
Animales de caparazón en ristre...
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Lol, but you did! :-)
ReplyDeleteLike I said at the time, chi va piano... but walking all over each other has to stay a turtle thing!
Sooo many! Poor them, it is really crowded there.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a calm life.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job with this series. Great detail and color and that last shot is superb - reflection in the eye of a turtle!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a creative reflection. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's a big pond not far from where I live where you can find hundreds of turtles. People release them there when they get too big to be kept at home. I've counted five species so far.
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