Loggerhead Turtle

Artist: Teresa Zieba
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Loggerhead Turtle

Photographed in Xcaret, Playa del Carmen, Mexico with Canon XT, f/7.1, 1/400 sec, ISO-400, focal lenght 300mm.

In Mexico, since 1990, marine turtles are protected by the Federal Law. Xcaret protects the two species of turtles that nest in Quintana Roo’s beaches. They are the Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the Loggerhead Turtle ( Caretta caretta) which you can see in this photo.
Every year Xcaret liberates about 300,000 young turtles. They have a better chance of survival because at the time of liberation they are already about 3 months old.

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MICKSPIXPHOTOS

Great capture, Teresa, as usual.
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you Mike. I had so much fun taking his shots.
Vickie Emms

this is such a beautiful picture hon
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much hon. I’m glad you’re back home. Talk to you later.
Al Bourassa

Lovely clear shot Teresa.
Teresa Zieba replied

Thanks a lot Al.
Bill Morgenstern

Excellent image. You captured a strong personality with this shot.
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you Bill. They were absolutely amazing.
Cheryl Dunning

awww he’s cute! I love turtles…
Jim is always telling me he’s gonna get me a turtle..not sure how the cats would react to it though
Teresa Zieba replied

I don’t think it’s going to be a problem. My sister has a turtle and a dog and they both doing fine.
Jason Vickers

Perfect composition, awesome clarity….Very nice capture!!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you Jason, much appreciated.
Larry Trupp

Neat close up
Teresa Zieba replied

Thanks again.
Sharon Mau

Oh look at her!! She is so beautiful!!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much my dearest friend.
Béla Török

Great capture, Teresa!
Teresa Zieba replied

Many thanks Bela.
Beatriz Cruz

Excellent closeup capture of this Turtle!!!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much Beatriz.
AnitaInverarity

Wonderful capture- beautiful x
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you very much for your kind comment.
camerahappy

Awesome capture!!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much for your comments and adding me to your watchlist. Much appreciated.
Kasia Kotlarska

Beautiful!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much Kasia.
Jan Fijolek

Beautiful capture, like the colours!
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you Jan, much appreciated.
Mika

Oh wow that is amazing! Wonderful :)
Teresa Zieba replied

Thank you so much for popping in Mika. I appreciate your comment and fave.