The Painted Turtle is a reptile that is common in southern Canada, the United States, and northern Mexico. This turtle lives in ponds, lakes, marshes, and in slow-moving rivers that have soft, muddy bottoms. Its shell is used to protect it from its predators. The Painted turtle's shell has a beautiful design that (hence the name) looks like it is painted.
Nice capture, love the focus on the head and the information about the turtle. Looks like he is living the content life of a water loving critter. Be well, Stan