Photography: Sharing the Space

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© Stephen Bess 2006

I just thought that this was a lovely image. It was nature in harmony. I took this picture yesterday at a park in Silver Spring, Maryland. I was surprised that the duck and the turtles let me get this close. They must be used to people. I think that the turtles must be in love. What do you think?

© Stephen Bess 2006

Comments

the prisoner's wife said…
they do look a bit cozy. maybe some eggs are getting um, fertilized? lol

very calming picture.
Monday, April 03, 2006 11:56:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
lol! :) I think that you're on to something there. I know that turtle is.
Monday, April 03, 2006 12:06:00 PM
Mrs A. said…
ahhhhhhh...turtle love!!!!!! how endearing!!
Monday, April 03, 2006 12:46:00 PM
Mrs A. said…
BTW-i'm TAGGING you, go to todays post :-D
Monday, April 03, 2006 1:37:00 PM
Anonymous said…
That is true peaceful bliss. Turtles and ducks sharing in harmony. If only humans could learn some things from them... So different, but still the same.

Another beautiful picture. Seriously, you should enter them in some contest.

I hope you had a great weekend!
Monday, April 03, 2006 1:46:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Hmmm!! I thought love was for birds only. So this is Tortoise-love?? :) Great pictures, Stephen :)
Thank you for showing this picture, it sort of restored my self-love. I don't feel very loved right now!!
Monday, April 03, 2006 2:38:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Miss A-
It sure is sweet isn't it. :)


Faith-
Thanks! I think that they have a lot of potential.

Tryphina-
I'm sorry that your feeling a lack of love. :(
I wish that there was something that I could do to cheer you up.
Monday, April 03, 2006 2:55:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Poi-
those previous links happened when I push a wrong button. Thanks for stopping in and have a wonderful week too!
Monday, April 03, 2006 3:30:00 PM
Brea said…
Awesome photography! Wow!
Monday, April 03, 2006 4:30:00 PM
MZPEACH said…
Beautiful pic. I thnk that one is from South Africa and the other is American(?)..lol.

*GApeach
Monday, April 03, 2006 8:43:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
juicypeach-
lol! Have you seen African turtles! :)That would be too much lovin' for that little tortoise.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 8:41:00 AM
Bougie Black Boy said…
The more I see your photography, the more I realize that your talent is not only in writing, but your photography as well. Great job.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 8:59:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
SEJ-
Thanks! I really love photography. I've been dreaming about a good camera for years and now that I have one I can't stop taking pictures.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:06:00 AM
NML/Natalie said…
You are really good at this photography. I must get back into using my camera! Must improve my time management first though...
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 12:25:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Thanks NML! I'm really excited about photography. I will continue to practice.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 12:33:00 PM
Rose DesRochers said…
Might I post the pictures of the turtles in my blog if I give credit to you?
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 1:21:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Rose-
Sure, you can post my turtles. Thanks! :)
Wednesday, April 05, 2006 2:16:00 PM
Rose DesRochers said…
Thank you Steve. Just posted it.:)
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:48:00 AM
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