Took these while driving by a swamp. ( photo / image / picture from Donna S's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Donna S's Garden )
I like turtles, too. I see them crossing the road occasionally and have to resist the urge to stop and help them so they won't get ran over. I wrote a story for Writer's Guild called, "Little Turtle and the Big Wide Road" after one such incident. You will notice my avatar here. dooley
I always have to sneak up on turtles to take a picture. I think painted turtles don't like to have their picture taken. Jerry
Your pic is a common sight here, too. When I see them crossing a road, I, too, want to hurry them along.
I myself have never ever seen any turtle that resided in fresh water. The only kind we have over here are sea turtles (which love salt water). Aye, sea turtles mate! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwvUfT3aD3U