Honu

**smooch**

Giving thanks to the open ocean, just off Waimea

Underwater shot while snorkeling.

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TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³ says:

Happy ThanksGiving to you!!! And to Mavee, o´course, thanks for being such a cool ambassador. ♥
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Todd Huffman says:

Very nice! Swimming alongside these old fellows is awe inspiring and sobering. I ran into a few when I was in Maui, but didn't get an underwater shot.

I wonder if they know eachother?
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

Seeing such wonder is thanks enough to the Universe for an underworld of beauty!

Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

flowercat says:

Beautiful shot! 1-2-3
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

hvhe1 says:

How fortunate you are, to be able to take pictures like this. Wonderful image. Elegant and wonderful colors! Love the lighting on the back. Great work.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

frog pond says:

Love turtles. Beautiful shot.
Voices in the Wilderness
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

zenera says:

cutie guy ;))
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoluluGuy says:

Nice shot. Here's one I took over the weekend at Halona Coast near Eternity Beach...

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jurvetson says:

Wow. this guy sure gets around.

It's good to see them thriving again.

More dudes & dudettes:

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bec Thomas Photography says:

outstanding capture!

Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

stokesy says:

Great shot! Like how the rays of light highlight the turtle.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

melcir.meri says:

Lovely!! -- Perhaps she's singing a turtle song? -- She's invited to an offshore sea-kelp dreaming on "FIRST - THE EARTH!", CAT. #12 - 'I LOVE TO DREAM' [via link - www.flickr.com/groups/348618@N21/discuss/7215 7600036073398/]. For details and a glimpse [& do send me this in 75x75 html], of the 'Invite Only' Competition Group see EXHIBITION page - www.flickr.com/people/melcir-selfportraits-20 06/ . - Mel
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Donna62 says:

Sea turtles are so beautiful

A great image, much admired by Donna62 --,
a "FIRST - THE EARTH!" member - www.flickr.com/groups/first-the-earth/
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pareeerica says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Creative Commons- Free Pictures, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

robotchampion says:

such an amazing pic, i had to put it with my plea for a zero waste world:

www.acleanlife.org/?p=317
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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