Hatchlings racing for the sea
Volunteer releasing Olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) at sunrise, Comunidad Protectora de Tortugas de Osa (COPROT), Playa Rio Oro, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The tiny turtles look like fast moving piles of sand.
TruImages
on August 30, 2022Aww, such a beautiful story telling shot!
geoghanart
on August 30, 2022Great shot - it must be such a rewarding feeling for the volunteers.
Byron Fair Photography
on August 30, 2022This is so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
God's Child
on August 29, 2022A smile is an indication that she is enjoyng her job (an interesting one, nonetheless), and that's always good to see.
The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2022/i-nsvWDtm/A
8/29/2022
Marc DeGirolamo Photography
on August 29, 2022thanks for the explanation...makes sense... :-)
Wayne Wendel
on August 29, 2022These little guys face a very difficult environment to reach adulthood. Your photo is superb example of human interaction with the sea turtles. Well taken.
Marc DeGirolamo Photography
on August 29, 2022Cool capture....is there a reason for letting them go so far from the water..... :-)
malcolmjenkinsphotography
on August 29, 2022Oh yes! This is what it is all about. Keep it up girl.
fotoeffects
on August 29, 2022The pretty volunteer looks like she is enjoying her job! The baby turtles do look like little piles of sand. Great shot!
Kevin Poynor
on August 29, 2022Lovely shot of this wildlife release.