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Turtle ZZZ's

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Turtle ZZZ's

Turtle ZZZ's
This giant sea turtle was catching some zzz's on Ho'okipa Beach, Maui.
I was within 10 feet of this gentle giant and could easily have touched it.
I used my Sigma 50-500mm lens and gave the turtle it's space.

f/11 1/1600sec Sigma 50-500@167mm ISO 640

Heather Loewenhardt

Tiia Vissak

a wonderful capture!

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January 20, 2013

frank w. degenhardt

Thry are an amazing sea creature. It's facinating how bigg they get and how old they can get age wise. You did a beautiful job of capturing this sleeping gentle giant. You brought out the colors and features. Outstanding work Heather.

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January 20, 2013

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Great find Heather, amazing detail!! Love that look of blissful peace on his face. I think I'd do the same in the sun and the sand!

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January 20, 2013

Jack Gaskin

LUCKY YOU Only leave the water for 2 reasons to lay eggs or if they are ill .
Have seen them swimming off Palm Beach while drift fishing . They are VERY IMPRESSIVE ...GREAT CATCH...

Jack

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January 20, 2013

Monnie Ryan

What a find - outstanding, Heather!

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January 20, 2013

Ellen Hodges

Super beautiful detail and light, Heather!!!

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January 20, 2013

Jeffrey R. Bange

Fantastic find and capture Heather of this sleeping giant with great lighting and detail, love the natural surroundings and color.

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January 21, 2013

Mary K. Robison

What a cool creature AND capture, Heather!

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January 30, 2013

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