Breaking the Surface

This is a giant sea turtle (tortuga) breaking the surface in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

[Debbie Hartley]

Stunning pic!! Love the colour and smoothness of the water!

[alia_801]

Beautiful capture of a beautiful creature :)

[Rick Schies]

She's a beauty

[Sabine]

amazing animals ! What a great capture and the colours are superb.

[☯ Sarah ☁]

WOW! Awesome shot, love all the colours & shadows as well :)

[petra]

great shot!

[Toni :)]

wow, great shot :)

[Ulrika]

stunning photo the water is so crystal clear as well!

[Christine Kemp]

Excellent shot

[Nicole Campbell]

He looks like he is enjoying his swim in the sun.

[Mike O]

Beautiful animal!

[Diana]

Love this, great shot!

[Melissa Pike]

Awesome shot!

[judith deacon]

So crystal clear, what a great capture ...fav

[Tessa]

he is just gorgous. Lucky you getting to see them close up. Great shot.

[Mark Buehl]

A FAV for me because of the composition, colors and the subject. Beautiful capture.

[Mike Warren]

Beautiful colors and great detail.

[Ramesh Chand]

yes...it is very good......

[Dawn Irwin]

What a great catch! The water is such a gorgeous color! Love this!

[Colleen]

They are so fun to dive with! Great capture!

[Sharon]

Wow! He is wonderful!

[Sue Wilde]

Amazingly beautiful

[Jill]

He's incredible! Such wonderful detail on his shell!

[Dorrena Ortega]

An absolute FAV! Love the colors and detail.

[Peter de Graaff]

Great water blues

[trude]

ooh love this Denise, gorgeous shot....fav'd!

[elkehochban]

Stunning shot, Denise! The colours in his shell and the water are gorgeous!

[Jen Pearson]

As others mentioned, love the colors! I also love the bubbles above its nose. Wonderful shot

[Princess Fairlane]

Beautiful! love the colors and clarity of this shot! :D

[K J Buehl]

Very neat capture! Love the detail and the water is so rich blue

[Aleksandra]

Fantastic shot Denise, the blue of the water contrasts so beautifully with the tones of the turtle.

[Zoe Ferrie]

How gorgeous and wonderful to see!

[Amy Spada]

That is the sea!?!? Wow!

[Terry]

what beautiful graceful creatures, in the water that is.

[Mags]

WOW! Fantastic capture! Love the colors in his shell and the blue of the water is so beautiful!

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Great shot Denise. Love the tight crop.

[Ashley Myers]

Absolutely beautiful! Love the blue in the water.

[Liz Bruce]

Gorgeous shot, Denise. I finished my 365 Project yesterday. Thank you for your support and encouragement. I certainly learned a lot about macro by following your posts. Thanks.

[Muse]

Wow, this is a beautiful turtle and pic. Love the colours

[Hudd]

Wonderful capture!

[Karen Sylvia]

Very cool! Love how blue the water is.

[Yoori]

oooh soooo cute!!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Fabulous colours. Great light. Fav xx

[SouthChelsea]

Vibrant. Vivid. Fabulous!!!

[Not So Random Pics]

An amazing clarity!

[Myrna O'Hara]

lovely aqua waters too, congrats on the PP

[Ramona]

great shot!!!

[937katieb]

beautiful shot! the colors are so vibrant!

[Mrs. Smith]

Fantastic colors!

[Lisa McCombs]

LOVEEEEEEE!!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wow, very cool capture.

[Carolyn White]

Awesome capture! The colors are amazing!!!

[tony j sisti]

The copper color of the turtle and the turquoise of the water is just outstanding, great find in this shot!!

[Diane]

Denise, this is an amazing shot! What a beautiful place that must be, with such clear blue water.

[MissKish]

Yowza! Crystal clear and FAB. Fav!

[Cat Whiskers - Nan]

Oh, this is terrific! I love sea turtles.Must fav!

[Amanda Thepanda]

Fav - stunning

[naladka]

It's a must fave for me too!

[Kelly]

Awesome shot and fabulous colours!

[Melanie Savage]

Wow, what a fantastic capture, wonderful colour too!

[SIMMY]

oh wow that is totaly wicked, fab

[Dione Giorgio]

Wonderful capture and colours, Denise.

[limpet365]

beautiful!! What an unusual subject :)

[Danielle Greenwood]

Wow that water is divine!

[Ulpi]

Love it! Fav

[Lynsey Hinch]

Stunning!!!! Love the amazing colour contrast :)

[GINA]

gorgeous color, beautiful shot!!!

[Krista]

Very cool shot!!

[marzenka]

Awesome!!

[Leslie]

Wow

[Wendy]

Awesome capture!!

[Shirley Banford]

Lovely shot in every way!

[Lisa]

Simply stunning! Congrats on the PP

[Cissy B.]

Wonderful image of a delightful creature! Colors, subject, all superb.

[Mair]

Just came back for a peep tonight! Love your holiday photos especially this one. Fav.

[Linda]

Fantastic capture

[Ken Lemieux]

Great shot Denise and congrats on the PP.

[@pictureitbig]

Amazing - if I'd taken this ot would be framed on my bathroom wall. Fav!

[David H.]

Just wow!

[Shez]

Gorgeous! I see why this made pp

[Michael Elliott]

wow so goregous - love the colors and texture.

[Joseph Leotta]

well done

[Jo]

Absolutely gorgeous! What wonderful light play in the water and beautiful colours :)

[Donna]

Don't know how i missed this, AMAZING!

[Megsy]

A fav - positively stunning

[Gabriel Siqueira]

Excellent pic and colors!

[Linda Lorraine]

FANTASTIC!

[Julie]

Fabulous, what a beautiful creature

[Michael Elliott]

Congrats on Top 20 for this wonderful photo!

[Ulpi]

Congrats on the top 20 Denise!

[Nirali]

I love this picture. The colors are stunning.

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

I've finally found a minute to check in on 365, and have been thoroughly enjoying your Mexican vacation vicariously. This image is probably my favorite, but they're all superb!

[Denise]

@aikimomm I've missed your postings over the last few weeks Phoebe. Thanks for your delightful comment.

[tony gig]

Outstanding Nature Shot Denise...FAV