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    Edit Photo Details Life joys   #nature #wildlife #turtle #joy #animal #life #costarica #experience
    Costa Rica is an amazing country, where wildlife is all around, Ostional Beach is known for its turtle activities, this is a new born baby turtle touching the sea for the first time!
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    This photo creates a lovely visual metaphor for hope and perseverance. Unbeknownst to this little turtle, it has already worked so hard to get to its home in the ocean and I love that in this perspective our little character has already began its ascent into the ocean.

    Kristen McNicholas
    Associate Photo Editor, Nat Geo Your Shot
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    Photo Details
    Date Taken: Nov 11, 2018
    Date Uploaded: Nov 12, 2018
    Camera: Apple iPhone SE
    Focal Length: 4.15 mm
    Shutter Speed: 1/732 sec
    Aperture: f/2.2
    ISO: 25
    Copyright: © Silvia Solis
    Categories: Animals, Nature
    Assignments: Opposites
    Contests: 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest