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by Brian Hutchinson

Uploaded 10 Apr 2008 — 5 favorites

© Brian Hutchinson

A leatherback sea turtle camouflages her nest on Trinidad's North coast. These amazing creatures can weigh up to 2,000 lbs (900 kg) and regularly swim across entire oceans. The sun finally came out after a rainy night and morning and I was able to take this shot before she returned to sea.

4 responses

  • Gina Buchanan

    Gina Buchanan gave props (14 Apr 2008):

    Wow, amazing photo! It's really rare to see these "creatures" on the beauch during the day, right?

  • Gina Buchanan

    Gina Buchanan said (14 Apr 2008):

    A truly unique creature! Nice shot.

  • eva monbert

    eva monbert gave props (8 May 2008):

    very good take, unique creature, definetively my vote

  • Brian Hutchinson

    Brian Hutchinson said (22 May 2008):

    thank you both for your comments!

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