The Giant Ghost Tortoise of Alviso

jpistole
Oct 22, 2025
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Sometimes, near twilight, when the light hits right, you just might be able to see the giant ghost tortoise of the Alviso salt ponds. 2 exposures:

Landscape at Alviso Marina County Park
Closeup of a carved wooden tortoise against a black backdrop

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3 Comments

ellenbeakendall

Oct 23, 2025

This is so incredibly effective!

Aline

Oct 22, 2025

When can we meet the giant turtle please?

hil hoover

Oct 22, 2025

Ahh, this is so good! I definitely want to believe in this lovely turtle!