The Standoff

This photo will come around again to show the entire scene, but in this version, both the turtle and the wood duck seem nonplussed at the idea of sharing their sunning spot. Their questioning reciprocal stares seem very human to me.

June 15, 2024. Cropped from a larger image. Nikon D850 (FX sensor), Tamron 100–400mm at 400mm, f/6.3, 1/350, ISO 100.