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Spider Tortoise IMG_1049 at the National Zoo 11/24/11

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Spider Tortoise IMG_1049 at the National Zoo 11/24/11

The decorations of this Tortoise could inspire an artist.  If you would like to see other shell patterns for the Spider Tortoise, just Google the name.  When you photograph the animals at the zoo, you will find that the detailed images will create even stronger memories of your visit and some degree of viewing pleasure for others as you share your photographs.

Normally, I photograph flowers so it is a special treat and lots of fun to photograph animals at the zoo.  Please share photographs from your favorite places in the comments for this post.

Best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Spider Tortoise IMG_1049  Google the bold words and it will take you to our Flickr album. This demonstrates a good reason to have a unique title on internet posts.

We visited the National Zoo in Washington, DC on Sunday, November 13, 2011.  Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

And sometimes Roy, we have ducks blocking the road.  Ducks blocking the road

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 24, 2011 01:48 AM
Than Maynard
Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK
Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Cool looking tortoise.

Didn't think about using such a unique name to in Flickr.

Nov 24, 2011 02:05 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Thanksgiving Roy,  I am sitting infront of a close lodge to get a internet signal to wish you Happy Thanksgiving and I hope the food is so good today for you.  Great picture as always.

Nov 24, 2011 03:56 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Hope you have lots of fun and food with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 07:16 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Great picture as always Roy. i hope you and Delores have a great Thanksgiving!

Nov 24, 2011 09:03 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanks for your comments.

Enjoy the holiday season.

Dahlia Show at Brookside Gardens. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 24, 2011 10:04 AM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Roy, that is a beautiful tortoise. Hope you and Delores have had a beauiful Thanksgiving day! Enjoy!

Nov 24, 2011 11:32 AM
Carla Freund
Keller Williams Preferred Realty - Raleigh, NC
NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Hi Roy and Happy Thanksgiving! I love seeing your photos. 

This is such an interesting pattern on the turtle.

Nov 24, 2011 01:39 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your comments.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy the Holiday Season.

Kentlands Flower photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 24, 2011 01:43 PM
Carl Winters
Canyon Lake, TX

Thanks for sharing Roy. I wonder how old that guy or gal is, amazing photo.

Our Thanksgiving was beautiful and hope your the same.

C&C

Nov 24, 2011 02:07 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I have never heard of a spider tortoise, but can certainly see where it gets its name!

Nov 25, 2011 06:42 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Good Morning Roy and Dolores,

Great photograph of the spider tortoise. I love the colors and the patterns on his shell. Thanks for sharing!

When I was little,I used to have baby turtles that I kept in a plastic container with a palm tree in the middle. We tried to get one for my daughter when she was about 4 yrs old and the pet stores said the US would not allow them to be sold anymore due to diseases. Very sad as I loved having them when I was small.

Happy Black Friday and thanks for the memories.

Nov 25, 2011 07:16 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for your comments.

I hope you are having an outstanding Thanksgiving weekend.

Autumn Colors in Kentlands.  Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 25, 2011 08:57 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Spider Tortoise. Roy this is the first time I have seen a tortoise that looks like this. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

Nov 26, 2011 01:27 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Enjoy the holiday season!

Kentlands Dahlias.  Photographs by Roy Kelley.  Canon PowerShot G11 Camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 26, 2011 11:15 PM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

awesome picture + all the ones in the comments.

Enjoy your day

Nov 28, 2011 08:13 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Great picture Roy!

Dec 11, 2011 04:12 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Debra.  Enjoy the holidays!

Colonial Williamsburg Holiday Wreath IMG_1349

Photograph by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Dec 11, 2011 04:31 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

One of my daily habits is to follow at least five additional members of ActiveRain. This is an easy way to pay it forward.

Aug 30, 2017 07:35 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I used this content for a new blog to be posted on Sept. 11, 2017.

Sep 07, 2017 12:24 PM
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