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Turtle ZZZ's

© Heather Loewenhardt

Turtle ZZZ's

Uploaded: January 19, 2013

Description

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

Comments

Tiia Vissak January 20, 2013

a wonderful capture! #1509909

frank w. degenhardt January 20, 2013

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. #10523753

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe January 20, 2013

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! #10523832

Jack Gaskin January 20, 2013

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 #10524039

Monnie Ryan January 20, 2013

What a find - outstanding, Heather! #10524087

Ellen Hodges January 20, 2013

Super beautiful detail and light, Heather!!! #10524217

Jeffrey R. Bange January 21, 2013

Fantastic find and capture Heather of this sleeping giant with great lighting and detail, love the natural surroundings and color. #10526818

Mary K. Robison January 30, 2013

What a cool creature AND capture, Heather! #10546801

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