Took the kayak out to Lake Massapoag. Went to a lily patch, and then just floated, taking photos of whatever came by. Older camera, no flash, moving boat…please forgive the lower picture quality.
Blue heron:
Water skimmer. Gerridae. Maybe Gerris buenoi?
These flies were everywhere. Probably Dolichopodidae, certainly gorgeous:
Painted turtle, I think (Chrysemys picta):
a little wild 
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