Wednesday Wind-Up

Here's the final reveal for all you puzzlers. 

First, the original clue with our subject way out in the middle of the marsh.

Then, our zoomed clue, with much more detail available.

Finally here's our magnificent painted turtle sunning itself. It looks a bit uncomfortable to me, though.

It looks like it's balanced on the stick that crosses the far more substantial basking log.

I took quite a few pictures, enjoying all the different attitudes and poses it struck.

It finally turned and prepared to slide back into the water.

Where it slipped under the surface and disappeared from view. 

I hope you enjoyed this small diversion. :)