Reptiles in the Donaukanal

Posted on:June 01 2006

The Donaukanal is a river which flows through the middle of the city of Vienna. When we were walking next to it, we were a bit surprised when we noticed a huge reptile bathing in the sun at the bank of the canal. Luckily I had my camera with me:

After I took that picture, I slowly approached that thing. It was quite big (as not very recognizable on the pic) and - unbelievable - fast! It immediatly jumped into the water like a lightning bolt and disappeard instantly. Truely a Donalkanal-Ninja-Turtle.

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Wow! we should name the turtle Donatello. ;)

juantar

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2006-06-01 17:41:00

It's about time Irrlicht has a mascot!

Mike

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2006-06-01 19:38:00

...that shine coming off it's shell.. is that a shader effect or just fixed function specular? ;)

Nice texture too. *ahem*

draper

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2006-06-01 20:16:00

thats it.. Irrlicht... lightning fast 3D engine... just like Turtles from Vienna! :P

RabidLockerGnome

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2006-06-01 22:20:00

When I was in Hawaii we went scuba diving in a location known for its giant turtles. They are really really really fast underwater I had a lot of trouble keeping up with them and I am a really good swimmer and I have a nice set of fins.

They were pretty big as well the shells were about three feet long.

TSM

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2006-06-02 04:54:00

turtles are cool...

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2006-06-02 12:16:00

oh, I remember! I hope the big CUTE donaukanal turtle is still alive! :)

dani

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2006-06-02 13:46:00