What These Eyes Have Seen by TwoPynts

Photography • Animals • posted on Jul 24, 2005

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"Hellllllooooooooooo."

The Giant Tortoise seems to be a thoughtful, wise creature. Maybe that is because most can live over 100 years and some have been recorded to live up to 200 years. That is a long life to spend living in the same house! ;] That is also a long time to live in captivity, which is where I found this tortoise. It was part of a run-down "nature sanctuary" in central Florida. It was in an approximately 20 x 20 foot pen with 3 other tortoises. I can't help but think I see some sadness at it's plight in those expressive eyes. ----- Gal

Comments (35)

Egmont

8:24AM | Tue, 26 July 2005

At first glance i thought 'ET' had stood for a portrait, but now . . I see sadness in the eyes of this tortoise, espcially after reading your comments. I hope this photograph has the power to move the right organizations into action. Salute

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tibet2004uk

1:24PM | Tue, 26 July 2005

I wish some people could be held in captivity all their lives! Just to show them how it's like! A great shot Kortalouche but so sad indeed.....! :(

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TwoPynts

1:52PM | Tue, 26 July 2005

some people are, they are called criminals! ;] But I know what you mean. What did these gentle creatures ever do to deserve such a fate? *

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maggiemai

8:02PM | Tue, 26 July 2005

WOWZERS!! Amazing close up as you know!! LOL Fantastic clarity and shadows... it really shows the texture of Mr. Tortoise's skin! Very amazing creature and interesting info too. Thank you so much for both! :-) V

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