Other Galapagueños

[Roland]

I took decades in the making but finally i was able to visit the islands and their ‘native’ inhabitants.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 223.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 10000

 

[Roland]

Black lava and colorful crab makes great pictures.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 485.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 2500

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

I took decades in the making but finally i was able to visit the islands and their ‘native’ inhabitants.

Wonderful. Super pictures!

 

[Roland]

Maybe, when this turtle was born, Charles Darwin just walked a shore.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Roland]

The iconic marine iguana is worth the trip.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 481.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 800

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 374.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 400

 

[Brian Scantlebury]

Very nice portraits.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

The iconic marine iguana is worth the trip.


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Godzilla!

 

[Brian Scantlebury]

Certainly is worth the trip, I managed to do it about 15 years ago while Lonesome George was still alive. Would love to go back.

 

[Roland]

Thanks.
About Lonesome George: we were told, that the Galapagos scientists are searching for turtles that have the same DNA as George and might be able to bring back its sub-species.

This was one of the unexpected catch of the day, a short-eared Owl infront of his/her burrow.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 382.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 1600

 

[Brian Scantlebury]

That is a great owl shot. I didn't get to have a good look at either of the owls while I was there. A beautiful shot. And that is very interesting about the scientists and Lonesome Georges DNA. Thanks for the information and your photo.

 

[AKVet]

Very nice!

 

[Roland]

Those iguanas just have character.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 640

 

[AKVet]

Very nice!

 

[Roland]

Probably one reason to go to the Galapagos: To see boobies.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 250.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 4000

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

Wonderful shots. Every one a winner!

 

[Roland]

Thanks Thad,

The animals are not afraid of anything and just pose even if you move around to get the better composition.
And than you get animals than just don’t belong at the equator.

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 200.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 12800

 

[Roland]

Another bird on the island that will never make it to the “birds in flight” page.
Flightless cormorant

• ILCE-9M3
• Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
• 404.0 mm
• ƒ/7.1
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 800