Giant Tortoises - Galapagos - Set 2

[Otavio]

Following with the Galápagos images, here is the set 2. I dedicate theses images to "Lonesome George". It was the last of its species (Pinta Island Tortoise - Chelonoidis nigra abingdonii). It died in 2012 and was considered, before its death, the rarest creature in the world!

These are other Giant Tortoises (Chelonoidis nigra subspecies). C&C welcomed, as always. Thanks for viewing.

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3 - These ones are believed to be over 150 years old! Look at the worn out shells of the right one.


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5 - Although old, they are still in pretty good shape!


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[deetheturk]

More great images Otavio,thanks for sharing and keep them coming

David

[Shadowman]

Otavio,

Nice done, especially the closeups.

[Rita]

Nice series. 2 is an interesting and different view, can't say that I have seen this angle before. Must have been great to be there.

[Stagecoach]

Lovely series of these ancient monsters Otavio, it's No 2 and No 3 for me.

Thanks for sharing.

[John 2]

Great set of images Otavio. Tortoises are reptiles but if you ever doubted the fact, no. 2 provides all the confirmation you need.

[Kaye Leggett]

What great images and such a priviledge to capture them - thanks for sharing them with us

[Otavio]

More great images Otavio,thanks for sharing and keep them coming

David

Thanks, David. I do appreciate your feedback! Rgds,

[Suzan J]

What amazing creatures. Very nicely captured, Otávio.

[FrankMi]

Stunning images Otávio! I think the #1 and #6 could use a little more breathing room around them as they feel like they are jus a bit tight in the frame, but outstanding nonetheless.

[Downrigger]

Thank you for these great images and the story, Otavio. Amazing a sad to see species that have weather such extraordinary changes on earth only to disappear before our eyes in the devastating anthropocene.

[Brownbear]

Always a pleasure to view your images. All gorgeous but I especially love the 2nd image, followed closely by #5.

[Otavio]

Otavio,

Nice done, especially the closeups.

Thank you, John, for viewing and commenting. Cheers,

[FrankMi]

Hi Otávio. Did you get to see any young ones?

[bnnrcn]

Hi Otavio, these are really stunning images, thanks for sharing , thanks also for the story

[NorthernFocus]

Nice shots, Otavio. That's one of the places to go on the bucket list...

[Otavio]

Nice series. 2 is an interesting and different view, can't say that I have seen this angle before. Must have been great to be there.

Hi, Rita. Thanks for your feedback. It was really great being there!

[Otavio]

Lovely series of these ancient monsters Otavio, it's No 2 and No 3 for me.

Thanks for sharing.

Always a pleasure, Grahame. I appreciate your feedback! Cheers,

[Otavio]

Great set of images Otavio. Tortoises are reptiles but if you ever doubted the fact, no. 2 provides all the confirmation you need.

Thanks, John! Kindest regards,

[Otavio]

What great images and such a priviledge to capture them - thanks for sharing them with us

Kaye, I really had great moments there. I am glad you liked the images. Cheers,