The day I met Tessa

Photograph of a woodland box turtle by Doug Couvillion

This little Woodland Box Turtle and I briefly shared a hiking trail in Powhatan State Park earlier this month. Encountering wildlife, even a small, humble turtle, always makes me feel more connected and brings me a sense of joy and awe.

I prompted ChatGPT to write a short story about a turtle and a photographer meeting on a hike and here’s what it came up with.

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