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The Long Road Home...

© Linda L. Ruiz

The Long Road Home...

Uploaded: June 22, 2011 10:27:05

Description

I almost ran over this guy.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 134.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

David Hurt June 22, 2011

I hope you moved this guy off the road after the shot. What a catch. Not often any longer you see turtles in the AV. #1387244

Dayna Cain level-classic June 22, 2011

Very cool image. Love it! #9473377

Jill Odice level-classic June 22, 2011

I like your shot best :-) Including all of the road really shows this dudes journey! I am open to going anywhere, hopefully before Marilyn leaves! With this triple digit heat, somewhere cool would be nice :-) #9473382

Liz blahh June 22, 2011

Great capture! #9473435

Susan M. Campbell June 22, 2011

This is such a great shot. I really love it. Fabulous idea!! #9473575

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe June 22, 2011

I recognize this fella from Jill's post. This is a great perspective, Linda. Great shot! #9475928

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 22, 2011

I too like your shot of this guy the best!! Great shot Linda. Hope to see it again !! #9476840

Michelle Alton June 23, 2011

Great image, Linda. I have witnessed a turtle being run over...it is heartbreaking to watch. Hope you also rescued him! #9477606

Mariann Kovats level-classic June 26, 2011

Wow! Wonderful capture! Very nice details on this little guy! I love your perspective! #9486064

Craig W. Myers level-classic June 27, 2011

I guess if he's safe, you must have been, as well. Great perspective and depth of field. #9489834

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 29, 2011

This is an outstanding capture, Linda! Fantastic perspective! #9494129

Songbird Cline level-classic July 02, 2011

hahahahahaaaa, this is great!! #9502438

Jennifer L. Alder July 28, 2011

Brilliant! congrats, Linda :) #9561151

Bill Johnson July 28, 2011

Linda, Congrats on your finalist selection. Good luck. #9561229

Phyllis H. Burchett July 28, 2011

Congrats on this fabulous finalist Linda! #9561233

David Hurt July 28, 2011

Congrats Sister.... Love you #9561934

Susan M. Campbell July 28, 2011

#3....you are smokin'....wahoo! #9562078

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 28, 2011

Congrats on this awesome finalist! #9562166

Jill Odice level-classic July 29, 2011

That ol tortoise was leading you to the winners circle Linda :-) Congrats on your finalist Chicky! #9562377

Douglas Pignet July 29, 2011

congrats on your finalist...well done #9562634

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 29, 2011

This is fantastic Linda. Congrats on this marvelous Finalist and your others. I am sure we will see this one with Gold for sure! #9562867

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Linda! Well deserved Finalist! #9562941

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2011


Congratulation on this awesome finalist
Linda and so very well deserved!

jo ann c.
jo ann c. #9563615

Amy M. Wilson July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome Finalist, Linda!! #9564387

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Linda!,
Amalia #9564966

Eivor Kuchta July 29, 2011

Wonderful! Hope he made it home safely! Congratulations on your finalist, Linda! #9565139

Jill Odice level-classic July 29, 2011

Congrats, we knew when we saw him that it was going to be a great photo op :-) #9565569

Bill Johnson July 29, 2011

Linda, Big congrats on your first place winner!! #9565573

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 29, 2011

One of my favorites....Congratulations! #9565610

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your win, Linda! #9565616

Phyllis H. Burchett July 29, 2011

BIG congrats Linda on your win! #9565631

Michelle Alton July 29, 2011

Terrific winner, Linda. Gorgeous! #9565742

Patti Coblentz July 29, 2011

What a great image, Linda...I hope you moved him :)
Big congratulations on your well deserved 1st place win...an awesome capture! #9565761

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your WINNER, Linda! #9565762

Jessica Jenney July 29, 2011

Congratulations, Linda on your fabulous First Place Win! #9565787

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 29, 2011

Glad you didn't squish it, Linda. Many CONGRATZ on this stellar First Place Gold Winner!!!

UB. #9565824

Ermanno Radice July 29, 2011

Big congratulations on your well deserved 1st place win, excellent composition, Linda!! #9565841

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your first place win; I think the turtle is smiling too! #9565984

Marsha S. Smith July 29, 2011

Priceless image! Congratulations. #9566132

Lydia Williams level-classic July 29, 2011

What a great image, Linda! So glad you did not run him down, but shot him up...Congratulations on your gold win! #9566265

Renee Doyle July 29, 2011

Congratulations on this excellent First Place Winner Linda!! #9566477

Debra R. Harder July 29, 2011

This is AWESOME, Linda! Huge congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WINNER! Deb #9566529

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your first place winner, Linda. Beautiful turtle. #9566635

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WINNER Linda, love it!!!

jo ann c.

#9567035

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful WINNER Linda! #9567055

Amy M. Wilson July 29, 2011

Big congratulations on your excellent First Place win, Linda!! #9567307

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 29, 2011

I knew this would have Gold on it and I am so happy it is first place Gold. Congrats Linda on this well deserved win! #9567382

Susan M. Campbell July 29, 2011

You rock girl! Congrats on winning!!! #9567584

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton July 29, 2011

Super cool!! Big congrats on your Gold Winner!! #9567656

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on your win! Amazing capture! #9567731

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 29, 2011

Congratulations on a wonderful First Place Win, Linda!! #9567817

Mary K. Robison July 29, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned First Place Winner, Linda!
Superb capture! #9567894

John Rivera level-deluxe July 30, 2011

Congrats Linda on your great winner! #9568534

Cathy Barrows July 30, 2011

Congrats on your winner...love this #9569199

Mitch Spence level-classic July 30, 2011

Great idea, Linda. Congratulations. #9569327

Phyllis A. Houghton July 30, 2011

Congratulations on your first place, Linda!!!!! (: I love how well you captured this little guy. #9570232

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic July 30, 2011

WTG Linda !!! This is a fantastic First Place Win and so well deserved !!! #9570323

Gerri R. Jones July 30, 2011

A great story telling moment! Congrats to you Linda!!! #9570675

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 31, 2011

Congrats Linda on this outstanding 1st Place Win! #9571032

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 31, 2011

What a cool capture Linda, a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your BIG WIN. FIRST PLACE!!!! #9571676

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 01, 2011

Congratulations Linda on your Win!!!


Dominick #9572952

Dayna Cain level-classic August 01, 2011

Congratulations on your win!!! Great job! #9573555

David M. Montero August 01, 2011

Congratulations on your First Place selection Linda!!! #9574833

Janet Fikar August 02, 2011

Congratulations. This is spectacular photography! #9576483

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 03, 2011

Excellent, Linda! Congratulations on your first place win!!! #9579239

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 03, 2011

Very cool capture, Linda. Huge congrats on your wonderful win! #9579339

Merna L. Nobile August 05, 2011


Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile
#9584736

Carmody Baker August 08, 2011

I love this! Congratulations Linda!!! #9591221

Lori Carlson August 18, 2011

Well done, Linda!! Big congrats! =) #9613267

Debbie Bray August 26, 2011

What a fabulous find, and I'm glad you found him before anybody's tyres did!! Congratulations on a fabulous win, Linda!! #9635710

Thomas E. Hinds August 27, 2011

Tremendous capture, Linda! Congratulations on this wonderful Winner! #9636741

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