Over the weekend, I photographed the OluKai Ho'olaule'a Stand-Up paddle race for work; this is the second year in a row that I've photographed this inspiring and goosebump-inducing event, and I'm thinking that next year I'll be a competitor and not just a spectator. But I digress...
Prior to the start of the race, I was setting up my equipment when a mere ~100 yards offshore, what do I spy?
(Disclaimer: Respectfully, no contact was made with the turtles for the sake of these photos. All photos were shot using a 300mm lens.)
Is it wrong that I stood there taking photos of two Hawaiian green sea turtles sharing a beautiful and private moment? And is it also wrong that as I'm snapping away, I am hearing Bow-Chica-Wow-Wow in my head and thinking that this one is going on the blog? Seriously, though...honus need some lovin' too. And my...they can go for hours.
And because this kind of activity can be tiring, it's nice to be able to just lounge on the beach and take a nap afterwards. Without the annoying girl and her camera, that is.
Happy Monday, friends! Have a beautiful day!
Again I say...you are so very lucky! We get excited when we see dolphins really far offshore when visiting the beach. These guys are amazing!!!
ReplyDeletelol...hilarious. Great pics!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!!! I so cannot wait to come to Hawaii...I actually got a tattoo today during my lunch hour of a hawaiaan flower on my foot to remind me that I WILL get there someday.
ReplyDeletehahaha that's so funny!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had the soundtrack going in your head.
What a life! Great shots, like the closeups on the beach.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! I love seeing turtles when we visit. I got to see some amazing animals this weekend too but left my 300 lens at home :( so didn't get good close ups
ReplyDeleteThis shots are wonderful! I collected turtles when I was little, not real ones but clay, wood, ceramic -etc. I always loved them! :)
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ReplyDeletehahaha, hilarious!
ReplyDeleteall silliness aside, you take some amazing photos. that last one is definitely my favorite.
I LOVE these pictures! The turtles are so cute... and what to say about that turquoise water!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I remember seeing turtle doing this when I was in Hawaii... LOVE IT.
ReplyDeleteHA, you creeper! That is too funny. I think turtles are so majestic, I could watch them all day! And those races sound like so much fun, you should definitely do it!
ReplyDeleteEeee I love sea turtles. I had to cover my eyes through a picture or two but when I opened them again he was passed out on the sand and I resumed. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. So clear and beautiful.
Beautiful photos, Angie!
ReplyDeleteso so so awesome. That is one of the things i would LOVE about living in Hawaii. I have only seen a turtle like that while snorkeling once but was WAY too scared to go ANYWHERE near it. Gorgeous pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I've never seen a turtle like THAT up close before! Soooo cute. I have a pet turtle named Jimmy John, but he's a lot smaller than that, hahah. Thanks for posting! CUTEEE!!!
ReplyDeletethese are INCREDIBLE!!! to witness that!!!! INCREDIBLE!!! BUT.. what I really want to tell you is that... basically.... all your favorite books are... like.... my favorite books. Bird by Bird, Plan B, Eat, Pray Love.... Ingrid Michaelson??? ALL ON MY LOVE LIST RIGHT NOW! SO anyways... i figure that i would tell you i think you are terrific. although... is that kinda egotistical of me? Cause you like the things I like? hehe. OR... just a start to a friendship. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Thank you for sharing! http://www.hawaiidiscount.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHaha those are great! The turtles are beautiful, even if I should blush while I look at them!
ReplyDeleteThat's a life experience, for sure. But thanks for sharing the pictures! Turtles are cute.
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't even realize what was going on in the photos until I scrolled down a bit more! Nice shots. :)
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Stephanie (Big Mario)
Amazing photos Angie! It's bringing back to many memories of being there!!!! You crack me up with the title to the post. Then again what else do you call it! They are such incredible creatures though.
ReplyDeleteYou are funny! Love this post.
ReplyDeleteI do love the sea turtles. So beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful photos. :)
Lol - that's awesome! And I'm totally jealous of your lens, btw. The longest one I have is the 18-55 that came with my camera! I have also purchased a 50mm which is awesome, but definitely can't get shots from far away like that! If I ever make it to Hawaii, I'm definitely investing in a sweet lens before I go. ;)
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