Uploaded: August 21, 2012 22:46:49
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle - Kona, Hawaii
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles love to haul out on the Kona Coast. Basking is rare among marine turtles, and has been observed in only a few populations in the Pacific. It is thought that they do this for thermoregulation, resting, and perhaps for protection from tiger sharks.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -5.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
Jack Gaskin August 22, 2012
Wonderful Catch we have turtles nesting along the Palm Beach Coast where the known nests are protected all summer. All have a rescue center right there just in case. They are a treat to see and so impressive in the water.Jack #1481701
Kay E. Mahoney August 22, 2012
Nice capture, Cindy. He is beautiful. #10285526Karen Celella August 31, 2012
Very nice, Cindy. I hope to one day be able to witness the eggs hatching. #10301422Stefania Barbier September 24, 2012
congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #10336485Connie J. Bagot September 24, 2012
Fascinating photo and great finalist---congratulations Cindy! #10336622Ann Coates September 24, 2012
What a terrific capture, congratulations on your finalist. Would love to see this for myself. #10336672Deborah Lewinson September 24, 2012
Superb finalist, Cindy!Congratulations!
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Kathy Salerni September 24, 2012
Big congrats on both of your well deserved Finalist, Cindy! #10337535Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012
Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10338329Renee Doyle September 24, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Cindy!! #10338690JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012
Wonderful image and well deserved finalist Cindy!jo ann c. #10340243
Patrick Rouzes September 25, 2012
CONGRATS, Cindy!Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2012
I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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