Daily Photo | That Ancient Eye

Last summer I had the pleasure of meeting The General,
a 55 year old Desert Tortoise.

There was an ancient wisdom in those eyes,
and some practical 21st century smarts as well.

He could open a sliding glass door with his flipper to let himself into his keeper's house.

Panasonic GX8 | 240mm | 1/250" | f5.5 | ISO 1250