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Galapagos Islands

Photographs from the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador with images of giant tortoises, marine iguanas and other wlidlife that are endemic to the islands. Islands visited included San Cristobal, Isabela, and Santa Cruz.
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A close-up of the head, eyes, and other features of a male giant tortoise (geochelone elaphantopus) on the Galapagos Islands.
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A close-up of the head, eyes, and other features of a male giant tortoise (geochelone elaphantopus) on the Galapagos Islands.

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  • A marine iguana (amblyrhyncus cristatus) is at a peaceful rest on a sandy beach is highlighted against the surf and sky. This species of reptile is endemic to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
  • A marine iguana resting after moving on a white, sand beach.
  • A single marine iguana (amblyrhyncus cristatus) that is basking in the sun is virtually silhouetted against the sky. These reptiles are an endemic species to the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.
  • A bloody fish head on the cutting table at a fish market.
  • The profile of a male marine iguana (amblyrhyncus; cristatus) on the Galapagos Islands. The characteristic mottled scales are indicative of a mature male in breeding season. Isolated to a white background.
  • A detail close-up view of the back and spine of a sleeping marine iguana showing the scales and camouflage pattern. The spikes are isolated against a white background.
  • Two abandoned boats shipwrecked along the rocks in the harbor at Puerto Ayora in the Galapagos Islands.
  • Two giant Galapagos tortoises mating in a forest on Santa Cruz Island. The male appears to have decided to do this in mid-bite as he still has grass in his mouth.
  • Giant galapagos tortoise (geochelone elephantopus) chewing on some grass. This endangered species is endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
  • A close-up of the head, eyes, and other features of a male giant tortoise (geochelone elaphantopus) on the Galapagos Islands.
  • A view of the back of a row of traditional Ecuadorian dolls with the typical native hats from outside a handicrafts store on the Galapgos Islands.
  • The bottom of a large tropical plant leaf looking up towards the sky provide an even illumination of the radial pattern formed from the veins.
  • A pier against the horizon with a fiery birght red and orange sunset as the light goes down over the horizon in the Galapagos Islands of Ecaudor
  • A cinder cone is visible in the volcanic landscape on the side of the Sierra Negra volcano on Isabel Island in the Galapagos.
  • A portrait of a giant tortoise (geochelone elephantopus) on Isabel Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. This endangered species of the reptile family is a herbivore.
  • A male and female Galapagos tortoise (geochelone elephantopus) in the mating position. This endangered species of reptile is slowly staging a comeback.
  • A group of baby giant tortoises (geochelone elaphantopus) milling around on the ground. These large reptiles are endemic to the Galapagos Islands and are an endanged species that is slowly recovering.
  • A brightly colored Sally Lightfoot crab is highlighted against black rocks on the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
  • One blue-footed booby (sula nebouxii) standing on a rock on Isabel Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. The characteristic blue feet stand out.
  • Manhole cover set into the street providing access to utilities on San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador.
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