
I published a cropped version of this photo a couple of months ago that zoomed in on the expressions of the turtle and the momma mallard, as they silently negotiated their interest in sharing a fallen branch in a pond on a sunny day. Here’s the full story; mom was very intent on making sure her brood had all the space it needed to enjoy the afternoon. Her “go no further” expression worked.
June 15, 2024. Nikon D850 (FX sensor), Tamron 100–400mm at 400mm, f/6.3, 1/350, ISO 100.