Giant Tortoises - Galapagos - Set 2

[Otavio]

What amazing creatures. Very nicely captured, Otávio.

Thanks, Susan. They're really amazing old monsters. Thanks for viewing.

[Otavio]

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.

Thank you very much, Frank. I appreciate your feedback and comments. Regards,

[Otavio]

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.

Thanks, Frank, for your feedback. I appreciate it. Cheers,

[Otavio]

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.

Hi, Mark. Indeed, it is sad to see such wonderful species disappearing. They tried to find a female from George's species over the last 4 decades, without success. Also, they tried to mate him with other females from close tortoise species, but they never had success. With regards to these species I showed here, there is a nice initiative at Charles Darwin Reserch Center (there is a Darwin reserch center in many islands of Galápagos), where they breed the tortoises, to increase their population.

Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[Bobobird]

Wow. Nicely done my friend. Lovely shots as usual. That yawn made me smile.

[Otavio]

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

Thanks, Christina, for your encouraging words! I really appreciate it. Regards,

[Otavio]

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

Hi, Frank. Yes, I did see many young ones. They have a very nice initiative at Charles Darwin Reserch station. I shot tome babies there. I am not home now, but as soon as I get back from work I would share some images of the babies!

Thanks for passing by. Cheers,

[Otavio]

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

Hi, Binnur. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Regards,

[Otavio]

Hi, Frank. Yes, I did see many young ones. They have a very nice initiative at Charles Darwin Reserch station. I shot tome babies there. I am not home now, but as soon as I get back from work I would share some images of the babies!

Thanks for passing by. Cheers,

Frank, here is an image of some babies. Regards,

[FrankMi]

Frank, here is an image of some babies. Regards,

Aw, that's cute. When I only see 150 year old turtles, I fear that they may be the last of their kind. Good to know they can still breed. I'd sure like to be able to do that at 150 years old!

[flashback]

This is a place that one day I will visit. So I'm curious Otavio, did it meet with your expectations?
While the tortoises are iconic to the Galapagos, did you get any shots of any of the other indigenous species?

[Otavio]

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

Hello, Dan. Just keep it on your list. It's worth a visit! Regards,

[Otavio]

Wow. Nicely done my friend. Lovely shots as usual. That yawn made me smile.

Thanks a lot, Bobo! Glad you liked them. Cheers,

[Otavio]

Aw, that's cute. When I only see 150 year old turtles, I fear that they may be the last of their kind. Good to know they can still breed. I'd sure like to be able to do that at 150 years old!

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Hahaha, take good care of your health, practice physical activities everyday, eat only low fat meals and you will be able to do it @ the age of 150! Cheers,

[Otavio]

This is a place that one day I will visit. So I'm curious Otavio, did it meet with your expectations?
While the tortoises are iconic to the Galapagos, did you get any shots of any of the other indigenous species?

Hello Jack. It did meet my expectations. Actually, it overcame them. There are lots of other species there. I am currently working on the images. I already published 3 threads (1 - Blue-footed booby, 2- This one and 3 - Tintorera Islet). I also shot Iguanas, Sea lions, Frigates, etc. More threads to come soon!

Regards,