The sea turtle is a very majestic creature. It can also be quite intimidating when you see one close up, and watch it use its powerful jaws to chew a huge clump of grass right in front of you. This was taken in Akumal in Mexico in a spot where people came to snorkel just to see the turtles. They were everywhere. The younger ones were a little skittish when you got close, but the older ones could really care less if you were nearby or not. This particular one let me dive down and hang out with him long enough to get plenty of good photos.
January 28th, 2011 on 4:21 pm
I miss turtle turtle turtles!
January 28th, 2011 on 5:43 pm
I love the design on his shell. It is a very cool photo. I expect to see this in 2012.