January 17, 2011

Photo Of The Week - Behold The Turtle


Photo by The Paper Princess @ Create With Joy
Copyright 2010-2011
"Behold the turtle. He only makes progress when he sticks his neck out."
James Bryant Conant, 23rd President, Harvard University

When I was a young girl, I looked forward to "the march of the turtles". Every summer, turtles would cross our yard on their way to an unknown destination. They were fascinating creatures to study. They retreated when you approached them - they were slow to trust - but over time, if you treated them with much patience and gentleness, they would take a risk, stick their necks out, and come out of their shells.

Is there an area in your life that you need to take a risk and come out of your shell?

Don't let the fear of the unknown paralyze you or keep you from pursuing your dreams.

Photo Contest

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51 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    That's an awesome photo! You should enter it into my photo contest: http://joyousmemoriesphoto.xanga.com/738969192/photo-contest-open-category-and-a-good-book/

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  2. SmilingSallyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Good shot.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  3. BlogsJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    we get to see these beauties all the time! love them! great shot! i could probably get the girls to gather some for a march:)

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  4. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Great capture, the turtle is posing nicely.

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  5. Alida SharpJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Wow! Great photo!!

    Joy & Blessings,
    Alida

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Thank you so much for entering!

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  7. DawnllJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Just wanted to pop in and thank you for entering my candy giveaway.
    Thanks for sharing my goodies on your sidebar.

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  8. Sara Hickman designsJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I had to share your post. I linked it back to your blog.

    http://thehickmanfour.blogspot.com/2011/01/had-to-share.html

    Thank you for posting this today.

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  9. Gypsea NurseJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    What a great shot!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Happy Blue!
    Cricket

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  10. B @ Sweet LimesJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I had a few of these when I was a kid for pets, they are fun! Seeing this picture just brought me down a memory lane trip.

    Interesting question, and as an answer for you: YES! There are places I need to stick my neck out a bit and before I read this post I was already been telling myself that this is the year for it!

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  11. Lisa C.January 17, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Great shot...and Thanks so much for linking up on our blog...

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  12. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    What a beautiful turtle picture. Really great analogy with the turtles and life.

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  13. Jan HenningsJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    A beautiful and love this quote!

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  14. Jan HenningsJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    A beautiful photo and great quote :)

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Great photo.

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  16. One with many namesJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    He's an awesome turtle!

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  17. KelJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    That is an awesome photo! I am a new follower from FMBT. I look forward to seeing more.

    Blessings,
    Kel

    www.betweenthelines-kel.com

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  18. NeetJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    What a fabulous photograph. Loved your story too. Still like to see your cats.

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  19. CatherineJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    I love it! He's definitely not camera shy!

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  20. C'est la VieJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Ok fun photo...I am now a follower...Love these blog hop thigs even though I am kind of new at it.!!!

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  21. Little HatchlingsJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    well, I was expecting to see your cats but this turtle is cute too. Great capture!

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  22. lotusleafJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    Nice shot and inspiring quote.

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  23. PhotographyJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Amazing creature!

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  24. RandiJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Great shot! Very cute little model.

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  25. Hage og Foto entusiastJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    Beutiful. I love turtles. Have been diving with some.

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  26. ElisabethJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Nice turtle picture!

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  27. gengenJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Wow i never seen like that kind of turtle different color. Happy WW!

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  28. Stacy UncorkedJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Such an amazing shot of a very cool turtle! And I love the quote and your turtle story. :)

    WW: Guardian Mask

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  29. Brimful CuriositiesJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Such a cute little bugger looking ever so slightly regal.

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  30. Momma JorjeJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Visiting from Natural Parents Network!

    I love this photo! Kind of regal. :-)

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  31. Amy from GrinningCheektoCheekJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Neat picture!!

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  32. LeeAnnJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Cool picture...and great quote! So true!

    Thanks for linking up today. Happy WW!

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  33. Life Is A SandCastleJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    He is adorable.

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  34. Susan EvansJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I used to have a pet turtle. Thanks for the reminder to step up to what God has called us to do.

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  35. Zelma LopezJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Whoa! That's a big turtle! I love watching them walk, it's very peaceful.

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  36. TMTWJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    He looks so proud of himself.

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  37. Texas Type A MomJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    That's so cool!

    Visiting from a Wordless Wednesday linky! I'm your newest follower - I hope you'll stop by my blog when you get a chance - www.texastypeamom.com

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  38. FaytheJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    He looks very proud of himself. like your story too.

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  39. Lauren WayneJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    What a thought for the day. I'm going to have to consider that. It's a beautiful photo!

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  40. ♥.Trish.♥ DrumboysJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Gorgeous photo x love his colours.

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    thanks for linking to photo tuesday- great shot of the turtle!

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  42. JessicaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Cute close up! I love turtles, they are such neat little guys. If you have time, check out my post here www.adventureswithjessica.blogspot.com . I’m trying really hard to increase my number of followers and could use your help! Thanks!

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  43. Dumb MomJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    We have a ton of those turtles around here but we haven't seen them in months now thanks to the freezing cold temps!

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Voting on the contest is now open:
    http://joyousmemoriesphoto.xanga.com/739489830/photo-contest-voting-open-category/

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  45. Travel-BunnyJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love love love the shot!
    I love turtles :D
    and this shot is amazing!
    Thank you for sharing!

    Cindy
    http://travel-junkie.net/

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  46. 'TsukiJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Nice little fellow... You took the most of it !

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  47. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous photo. I love turtles, too, and it's absolutely true: sometimes you just have to stick your neck out.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  48. Treat TradersJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful Blog Im your newest follower
    www.treattraders.blogspot.com

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  49. LisaJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Turtles are adorable but I would never touch one. LOL

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  50. Sherri Lynn HerrmannFebruary 5, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Greetings, blog hopping. Your kitties look just like my Rusty, just adorable!

    Also following you now..

    ~Peace~

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  51. joyh82February 7, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I love turtles, Happy Blue Monday!

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