A Diamondback Terrapin crossed Wildlife Drive at EBF right in front of me. It stopped and so did I to grab my camera and take the following pictures. As soon as it saw me get out of the car, the turtle scurried to hide behind some rocks.
Diamondback Terrapin crossing the road.
Diamondback Terrapin trying to hide.
Time between the two shots: 12 seconds.
neihtn 
Great captures.
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Thank you Pat!
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Great photos!
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Thanks Sukanya!
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Quick thinking, Neihtn! Sometimes that is all we do have time for … to grab our camera! Great shots! You ought to look up the metaphysical meaning of turtle. She is obviously your totem today. (smile) Love, Amy ❤
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Thank you Amy. I looked it up and here it is, from http://www.spiritanimal.info/turtle-spirit-animal/:
“The turtle totem wisdom teaches us about walking our path in peace and sticking to it with determination and serenity. Slow moving on earth, yet also incredibly fast and agile in water, those who have the turtle as totem or spirit animal may be encouraged to take a break in their busy lives and look around or within themselves for more grounded, long-lasting solutions. Traditionally, the turtle is symbolic of the way of peace, whether it’s inviting us to cultivate peace of mind or a peaceful relationship with our environment.”
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WOW!!!! Oh, Neihtn, I don’t know about you but these words surely did speak to me. I have had PEACE on my Mind, and in fact this week, a post is coming about Peace. Man o’live! If this isnt a confirmation that I am doing something right, I don’t know what is. Thank YOU for sharing!!! ❤
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Nice images…You were quick with your camera!
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No time to set up the tripod either. Thanks Chris!
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