What: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) on a Malaysian reef.
She decided to head in the opposite direction from the divers in the background!
She decided to head in the opposite direction from the divers in the background!
Where: I took this photo while diving at Pulau Sipadan,
off the coast of the Malaysian side of Borneo.
BNSullivan.jpg "Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)")
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Phenominal photo!
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What a great picture. A sea turtle in its right element. Perfect
ReplyDeleteMake sure you enlarge the photo to see the remora stuck to the turtles back...cool
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot! Love the colours - but mostly the pattern on that beautiful turtle!
ReplyDeleteI enlarged, and it is really amazing!
outstanding capture.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question: yes - I can see the remora! Didn't know what it was at first - had to look it up after you mentioned it! Didn't know the name in english! But google is so helpful! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother superb photo! Happy WW
ReplyDeleteUnderwater photography, now that something special. Nice one.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photo. Up-close and personal with the sea turtles.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! :)
oh - that is so pretty!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely capture. i hope to visit Pulau Sipadan someday. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteThat turtle's shell is amazing. You are a wonder !
ReplyDeleteGentle and majestic!
ReplyDeleteNice pic! Like the deep blue colour. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful turtle...wow!! Happy WW:)
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot! Wow! Look at how beautiful its shell is. Awesome!
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That's amazing... and it matches your layout. :)
ReplyDeleteWoW!!
ReplyDeleteYour shot its a BEAUTY :)
Thanks for your sweet words,
Kareltje its a little little bit better but he eat and drink not good :(
I hope today he feels better!!
Many greetz (@^.^@)
Beautiful turtle. Though she might be wise to head in the opposite direction of humans.
ReplyDeleteThat is a totally awesome clear look at the markings on the shell. the very best I've seen and I've considerable online looking.
ReplyDeleteLove all the blue. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing. Beautiful. I love the patterns on the shell.
ReplyDeleteWay cool! Love the pattern on Mr. Turtle's back.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo !!!
ReplyDeleteI love the markings on the turtle's shell ... beautiful !
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteawesome picture of underwater sea and the big turtle.
ReplyDeleteBoth photo and creature ~ beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic photo! It's absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a beautiful turtle. Nice picture. My WW this week is also rather blue.
ReplyDeleteNatural, peaceful, and calming. I love this photo. Plus, I learned about 'remora' today!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic shot of the incredible turtle. Your posts never fail to impress me.
ReplyDeleteThat shell is gorgeous! Actuall the whole photo is!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic shot! Initially I was very concerned about the "wound" on the shell. Glad to see all is well.
ReplyDeleteComparing the size of my mini terrapins to that sea turtle, mine is looking so TINY :)
ReplyDeleteLovely shot, as usual!
Thanks everyone. We love having you visit, and we appreciate your feedback.
ReplyDeleteBobbie
What a beautiful pattern she has on her shell. The lighting and everything is so perfect, Bobbie - excellent shot!
ReplyDeleteA great image of a very beautiful sea turtle. Always am so impressed at how sharp your underwater photography is. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a noble creature and great symbol how we should treat nature, with respect, enjoyment, and revelry.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous creature, with that sunburst pattern on its carapace!
ReplyDeleteBtw, this "Turtle" has started a new blog, "La Dulse Vita", in honour of her new Bay of Fundy home. Names are changed, but I've brought my blogroll with me!
What a great picture, thanks.
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