I’ve posted a few shots of leatherback hatchlings making their mad dash to the sea. Those previous posts have been from a ground level perspective. This one was from a bit higher, allowing me to capture that first taste of freedom. With vultures and other predators on the beach (and more obstacles in the water) survival is a numbers game for all sea turtles. Here’s hoping this little guy will survive the gauntlet and make it another 50 years or so. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/200th of a second
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I’ve posted a few shots of leatherback hatchlings making their mad dash to the sea. Those previous posts have been from a ground level perspective. This one was from a bit higher, allowing me to capture that first taste of freedom. With vultures and other predators on the beach (and more obstacles in the water) survival is a numbers game for all sea turtles. Here’s hoping this little guy will survive the gauntlet and make it another 50 years or so.
Love the tracks left in the sand by this wee intrepid turtle. Happy sails to you!
—– Oh the lure of surf
—– As plastron and carapace
—– In adventure join .
Wonderful perspective! How daunting.
So beautiful
THe turtle pics always make me nervous, although I do love them.
Here’s to making it.
great pic.swhat are the odds that 50 out of 800 will make it adult hood of 50 years or more.?