When turtles come up for a breath of air one can see small protrusions coming through the waters surface. Turtles are shy, if they see a person nearby they dive under water and swim away. To catch a good glimpse staying motionless for long periods of time and a fairly long lens can be rewarding. This day two turtles surfaced together but, neither lingered long when they heard the camera shutter they quickly returned under the WATER.
Patty Charles
Preserving the natural world one photo at a time
Patty Charles 
Nice capture of the twin turtles swimming in the beautiful blue lake.
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why thank you! the blue is reflection of the sky above, we have to travel a couple hours to get to true blue water.
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Beautiful, powerful serene. !!
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So their ears are that sensitive? Pretty amazing. My first visit to the deep south, with turtles and alligators, I thought I had been transported in time. Such a different world than that of your neighbors to the north.
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Isn’t this better than going to all the tourist traps?? LOL!!
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Double the luck, great shot and a reward for your patience.
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Who knew they were so shy and quick to disappear. I’m glad your patience was rewarded
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Guess they don’t want to be dinner for some animal higher in the food chain. Great photo!
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I’ve often seem them sunning themselves on logs in our river but never going for a swim. This seems an amazing sight for me….
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Swim little turtles, swim!
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