Merbert

I believe i can fly

I believe i can fly

I spotted this Turtle out of the corner of my eye when it just left the surface.
I quickly turned on my back and moved below it to positioned it between m...
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I spotted this Turtle out of the corner of my eye when it just left the surface.
I quickly turned on my back and moved below it to positioned it between me and the sun.
The result is a classic Snell's window shot (en.wikipedia.org-wiki-Snell%27s_window ).
Thanks for looking and enjoy your day.
Norbert
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NIKON D800

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Aperture 14/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 15/1

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Aug, 2016

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Contest Finalist in The Marine Wildlife Photo Contest

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