Green Turtle, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysiaby Erik Schlogl
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) rubbing its back on a large block of coral, South Point, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia.
IUCN Red List status: Endangered
200 views as at February 10th, 2012.
Nikon D300s, AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm with 1.4x tele-extender (effective focal length approximately 15mm), ISO 200 in RAW, f/9 at 1/60 sec. Seacam housing, two Seacam flashes.
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Comments
Oh Wow! Brilliant shot, fantastic clear markings
Thank you – the 10.5mm Nikkor I used is a very sharp lens.
– Erik Schlogl
Amazing shot! I must get there some day!
Thanks – it’s definitely worth the trip!
– Erik Schlogl
BEAUTIFUL work
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11/11/11
Beautiful work Eric.
Thank you very much for the feature!
– Erik Schlogl
1 Image per day 2011/11/11
Stunning capture, great focus, clarity and detail!
1 Image per 24hrs 2011/11/11
Thank you very much for the feature!
– Erik Schlogl
This is really awesome!
Thanks Keri!
– Erik Schlogl