Leatherback

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by Anthony Neste

Uploaded 20 Feb 2008 — 38 favorites

© Anthony Neste

A Leatherback turtle laying eggs on a North Florida beach. Normally occuring at night during a full moon this leatherback was caught confused by the late afternoon stormy skies and throngs of uninvited voyeurs.

13 responses

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search gave props (21 Feb 2008):

    Oh, poor baby! Wonderful photo!

  • Jameykay Young

    Jameykay Young said (21 Feb 2008):

    if i was this turtle... i'd feel very uncomfortable right about now.

  • Sherry

    Sherry   gave props (22 Feb 2008):

    can't do anything in private anymore :-) you have my vote

  • Linda Mishler

    Linda Mishler gave props (22 Feb 2008):

    Awesome capture Anthony!!

  • Adi GEDHEK Kalingga

    Adi GEDHEK Kalingga said (5 Mar 2008):

    hope the baby doesnt get any hurts...

  • Ashley Scouton

    Ashley Scouton said (11 Mar 2008):

    Ha ha. Awkward turtle! He's pretty cute.

  • Yasmina Baggili

    Yasmina Baggili   gave props (18 Mar 2008):

    Great capture! Well done! Got my vote!

  • Faisal Almalki

    Faisal Almalki   said (5 Apr 2008):

    Brilliant! The perspective is amazing

  • tom leeman

    tom leeman gave props (28 May 2008):

    Rare capture

  • :) L P

    :) L P gave props (17 Jul 2008):

    whoa...that turtle is huge! i never see or heard of a leatherback...very cool!

  • Frank Summers

    Frank Summers   gave props (9 Nov 2008):

    Nice

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (8 Dec 2008):

    Fabulous entry.

  • JOE FAILK

    JOE FAILK   gave props (14 Feb 2009):

    Like the shot. It is HOT!

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