The morning before we had to leave Hawaii, my wife and I woke up early and walked down the beach to go for a swim. We were lucky enough to have a warm send off by this large green sea turtle.
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-left- [deleted] 59 months ago | reply
what a magical moment, really lovely.
newlywoods03 59 months ago | reply
Awesome capture! WEelucked out when we were there.
[ L.K] 59 months ago | reply
Brilliant photo
coteau_sauvage 59 months ago | reply
I have a recollection of turtle who loved swimming very next me. So it was the first one, I afraid from her but I loved this moment out of the ordinary.
deedlite 59 months ago | reply
amazing!!!!! wowwwwwwww!!!!!!
deedlite 59 months ago | reply
Nice Shot!!!Please post the excellent photo at
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[ CK ] 59 months ago | reply
Thanks everyone for your comments and faves.
BTW, what is it with all these people on Flickr posting images for pools in people's photostreams? I'm flattered that be invited, but I find that these images posted along with the comment to be a bit tacky. Sorry, but that's just the way I see it.
Even though I've made the Explore page a number of times in the past with my photography, I still don't feel the need to brag about it. Yes, it's an honor... but I feel it is best to say "thank you" and bow humbly to the people that applaud you. I think it's OK to be proud of your accomplishments, but I find arrogant people to be quite unattractive.
coteau_sauvage - I know what you mean about being a bit scared. These turtles can get quite large (like the one pictured above) and who's to say they're not going to turn on you?. I think it's safe to say that these turtles have seen a few people in their lives and know that snorkelers are not a threat to them. Although, a turtle this size, who isn't accustomed to people, may have a different attitude towards someone swimming to close to them.
princessangel 59 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WILD ANIMALS Make Me HAPPY~ Animals in the wild* SAVE the EARTH*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Wow....what an experience!
SkyShaper 59 months ago | reply
Totally amazing
Nadine Miranda 59 months ago | reply
My boyfriend and I got the chance to swim with a sea turtle too! This is an amazing shot!
KristanneV 59 months ago | reply
What an amazing shot. What a perfect way to end a vacation.
ZLZ 59 months ago | reply
好
Randy Willis 59 months ago | reply
Can I place this on my maui family vacation site, with attribution back to this page? see an example of link back to flickr at www.lahaina-family-vacation.com/maui-beaches-hamoa-beach....
thanks
randy willis
Adventure Season 59 months ago | reply
Amazing!
Leluzzeju 58 months ago | reply
a dream
g567hey [deleted] 53 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Explored <100, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
g567hey [deleted] 53 months ago | reply
your picture enhanced our group, thank you
Explored <100
ptitpitch_11 (Anaïs) 41 months ago | reply
Too beautiful!
BaikalNature 39 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Let's Be More Nature!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
shutteringyukon 6 months ago | reply
this is an amazing thing to see....lucky you, and for getting a shot.
I so agree with your words about the recognition and the award, pics in your stream..Very well said..