Capturing the Moment

  There were just so many great photo opportunities on this hike. Being able to walk around, and be so close to the animals is such a special experience. And it is perfect for photography, as you can change your angles and shoot from different perspectives. This sea lion gave me a big yawn, which added to the crashing wave behind him, into a pretty epic shot. This male Magnificent Frigatebird was in full breeding mode with its bright red throat sack enlarged. Our Galapagos trip started off with a bang. As our plane touched down on the Galapagos Island of Baltra, I saw a land iguana just next to the runway. As the plane's wing went over the iguana, it scurried away over the lava rocks. It was a premonition of things to come. I made my way through the customs to meet our guides from La Pinta near our baggage pickup. La Pinta is a 48 passenger, luxury expedition ship, that is going to be our base for adventures for the next seven days. It feels so good to be back! After my last visit ...