10th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The long swim. I photographed this green sea turtle hatchling right after he had hatched and made it into the ocean for the first time in his life. The journey has just begun as he has to swim miles o
The long swim. I photographed this green sea turtle hatchling right after he had hatched and made it into the ocean for the first time in his life. The journey has just begun as he has to swim miles off shore to find a floating weed line to grow up.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2011 |
Date Uploaded: | 06.2012 |
Photo Location: | North Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America |
Camera: | NIKON D7000 |
Copyright: | © Christopher Doherty |
Awards
Photo of the Day: 04.30.13 |
Editor's Pick |