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Visit to the Galapagos Islands

Jan 2, 2024 | By: Robbin Kilgore Photography

A trip of a lifetime to Galapagos Islands yields out-of-this-world volcanic landscape images and captures photographs of some of the most unique animals on the planet.

Red volcanic cones across the coastal landscape with ocean and beach in the foreground on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Islands.

One of the top places on my nature photography wish list was to visit the Galapagos Islands. With much anticipation and excitement, my visit to the Galapagos Islands was beyond my wildest expectations. I have always wanted to explore the rugged, pristine landscape and observe the animals that have thrived and evolved there. I was fortunate to have an extended visit that allowed me to tour many of the islands, including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Rabida, Seymour, Baltra, Bartolome, Espanola, and San Cristobal.  A volcanic archipelago, each island has completely unique attributes – animal species, sand color and texture, shape of the landscape, trees, and plants.

A white and black red billed tropic bird with a long narrow tail flies over the gray colored ocean near Espanola Island in the Galapagos Islands.

The photographic opportunities were endless, and I found myself sorting through thousands of photos once I got home. Having the ability to capture images of giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue footed boobies, frigatebirds, sea lions, and penguins, in their natural habitat, with the animals not stressed by humans in any way, was a magical experience. Stark lava and cactus framed the perfect beaches to make breathtaking views. The scenery was something I have never experienced, and knowing it is so greatly valued and protected as a national park by the Ecuadorian government is reassuring.  The guides and people were warm, welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable. They acknowledge and appreciate how special this place is and enjoy sharing with visitors. It was this feeling of safety, serenity and peacefulness I strived to capture in my photographs.

A group of sea lions lying together on the sand with the aqua blue ocean behind them.

If you are looking for photographic wall art for your home or office, or are wanting to capture a memory of a past trip, I invite you to visit my gallery and shop.

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Would you like to know more about the Galapagos Islands or planning a trip?

For more information about the Galapagos Islands, visit www.galapagosconservancy.com

For more travel information, visit our friends at www.artisansofleisure.com

A beautiful yacht to be your home base during your visit, check out: www.aquaexpeditions.com

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