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06-JUL-2013	Hank v/d Velde

20130706 210 SERIES - Northern Map Turtle 1c1.jpg

Ottawa West

Yesterday, in jest, I posted an image of the Map Turtle with an Owl perched on its back. Presently I'm posting three different views of the Northern Map Turtle, a first ever sighting of one for me.

Top Image:A closeup of the Map Turtle's head and neck.

A side view.

Front view, clearly showing the contour like lines, similar to those used in topographical maps: hence, the name, Map Turtle.

Nikon D800 ,NIKKOR 80-400 mm f/ 4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S
1/640s f/8.0 at 240.0mm iso200 full exif

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Milan Vogrin 11-Jul-2013 06:24
Great shots!V!

Ghislaine et Réal Boulet 09-Jul-2013 02:30
Fantastic serie.

Wayne Millar 08-Jul-2013 23:09
interesting images of a species I have not seen before.

Tom LeRoy 08-Jul-2013 15:51
Sure does have that topography map texture look. Excellent detailed shots, Hank. V

Guest 08-Jul-2013 14:34
Beautiful pattern on the neck and head.

Guest 08-Jul-2013 14:14
I'm with Jim.
Nicely done...

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal 08-Jul-2013 12:38
Prachtig mooi Hank een top serie van deze schildpad!!

Ted Busby 08-Jul-2013 12:19
Well done Hank...It's been quite a year for you with all the "Firsts"...

Stephanie 08-Jul-2013 12:15
Congrats of discovering this lifer! Beautiful series of images Hank! :)

Penny B 08-Jul-2013 09:59
A nice series of sharp shots. The closeup really highlights the patterning on its neck.

Rick & José van der Weijde 08-Jul-2013 09:20
I like these more Hank. For me the real deal... ;-)

Colin Storey 08-Jul-2013 08:51
Fantastic series Hank.

joseantonio 08-Jul-2013 04:15
Love the expression in the face.Great capture of all those details.V.

Jim Coffman 08-Jul-2013 03:10
This is a rather unique looking turtle!I have never heard of a map turtle. Nice images,Hank..

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Wayne Millar		08-Jul-2013 23:09
interesting images of a species I have not seen before.

Tom LeRoy		08-Jul-2013 15:51
Sure does have that topography map texture look. Excellent detailed shots, Hank. V

Guest		08-Jul-2013 14:34
Beautiful pattern on the neck and head.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		08-Jul-2013 12:38
Prachtig mooi Hank een top serie van deze schildpad!!

Ted Busby		08-Jul-2013 12:19
Well done Hank...It's been quite a year for you with all the "Firsts"...

Stephanie		08-Jul-2013 12:15
Congrats of discovering this lifer! Beautiful series of images Hank! :)

Penny B		08-Jul-2013 09:59
A nice series of sharp shots. The closeup really highlights the patterning on its neck.

Rick & José van der Weijde		08-Jul-2013 09:20
I like these more Hank. For me the real deal... ;-)

joseantonio		08-Jul-2013 04:15
Love the expression in the face.Great capture of all those details.V.

Jim Coffman		08-Jul-2013 03:10
This is a rather unique looking turtle!I have never heard of a map turtle. Nice images,Hank..