Painted Turtle Stretching Its Neck in Sunshine

A painted turtle basks on a weathered log, stretching its yellow-and-red striped neck toward the sun. Blurred lily pads and blossoms behind it give the close-up a peaceful pond feel.

From Wildlife, photographed by Jeremey Rodriguez. Full-resolution download: $25.

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