This adorable baby tortoise appears to be in a good mood as it emerges from its egg.

It was a perfect moment when this tiny tortoise poked its head out of its eggshell and appeared to grin as it saw the outside world for the first time.

Alessio Caria, a photographer in Italy, was ecstatic to have witnessed such a historic occasion two weeks ago after spending several months monitoring the eggs he’d discovered in his courtyard.

He learned he had unwittiпgly acqυired a pair of slow-footed tortoises after spending so much time iп the oυtdoors. Piccola Magia, which means “small magic,” is the пame he gave to his tυrtle.

“I have these tortoises in the back, and I feel almost like I’m raising and nurturing all of them because I keep an eye on them.” — Alessio from Sardinia, Italy.

“I believe the picture is unique since I don’t think many people have ever witnessed a tortoise emerging from its egg – it’s a stunning sight.”

“I’m overjoyed with the picture since it appears to be resonating with many people. The entire globe has given me feedback on it, which is pretty incredible.

“From an aesthetic point of view, it’s not the best as it’s not a large field or mountain or an optical illusion, but it’s just nature in its purest form.

“I could have taken a better photograph from a technical standpoint, but I believe the image conveys powerful emotions, making it an effective photo.

“To me, the photograph is basic and flawed, yet it captures the birth of life directly, which makes it quite moving in that respect. It’s the magic of life.”

Siпce bυyiпg his first camera iп 2013, the government employee has speпt aroυпd £4,000 oп photography. He has no regrets because it allows him to pυrsυe his lifeloпg passioп for the oυtdoors. He has no regrets because it allows him to engage with his lifelong interest in nature.

“I decided to become a photographer late in life, but I’ve always admired photographs of nature and thought I’d like to make the same exciting and emotional images.