Perched on a sunlit log, this red-eared slider soaks up the morning warmth. With its ornate shell and vivid stripes, it is a relic of ancient lineages—unchanged in its slow, deliberate way of life for millions of years.
Though not native to European waterways, the red-eared slider has found a foothold in many urban ponds and rivers, often released by former pet owners. Here, it plays a quiet, if controversial, role in its adopted ecosystem, basking still and serene as the world rushes on.
Trachemys scripta elegans
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO3200