Frigatebird Chick
Description: Sitting next to a pair of older frigatebirds in their nests in the Galapagos, a newish chick makes a stark contrast. Location: Galapagos, Equador, South America Photograph copyright Peter Continue Reading →
Category: Ecuador
Ropey Lava
Description: It’s not all animals in the Galapagos. There is the natural forces that shaped the land, like this gnarly, ropey lava. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Continue Reading →
Eyerings Are All The Rage In The Galapagos
Description: Here’s a gull that I can finally appreciate (and identify, unlike some of our West Coast seagulls). That distinct eyeing makes the Swallow-tailed Gull a stand out in any crowd. Continue Reading →
Perched Red-footed Booby
Description: These birds just aren’t afraid of humans. A long lens helps to get even closer, safely. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing Continue Reading →
Nest Building Booby
Description: While one red-footed booby comes in with nest making material, can you spot the female in the brush? Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Continue Reading →
Small And Curious
Description: More Galapagos, more reptiles. This one, much smaller. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Image Available For Commercial Licensing (email)
Close Up With A Galapagos Land Iguana
Description: Let’s stay with this week’s theme of Galapagos critters, shall we? Today is a close view of a Galapagos Land Iguana (Conolophus subcristatus). Not a very sexy name, I know, Continue Reading →
Frigatebird Flaunting It
Description: Puffing up his large, red neck pouch, hoping to attract a mate, this frigatebird scans the skies for a likely companion. Location: Galapagos, Ecuador, South America Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey. Continue Reading →
Baby Galápagos Sea Lion
Description: Young and cute and covered with a light fur, this baby sea lion is curious of all that is around them. The Galápagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is not totally Continue Reading →
Penguins At The Equator? Heck Yeah!
Description: The Galapagos are not as warm as you might think. For one thing, they have their own penguins, named Galapagos Penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus). Like the other animals I’ve highlighted this Continue Reading →
Juvenile Lava Heron
Description: It sure looks like a lot of other herons I’ve seen, but I have to admit that Lava Heron (Butorides sundevalli) is a pretty cool name. It’s not made of Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Says The Sally Lightfoot Crab
Description: I hope your year is starting well and that you and your family are happy and healthy. I’m sure if this crab could talk, it would wish you a Happy Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Pink Flamingo – Greg K Summers
Title: Pink Flamingo Location: Galapagos Islands – Nov 2012 Description: Was fortunate to see about 20 birds that remain full time on this one spot in the Galapagos. It is Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Galapagos Beach – Greg K Summers
Title: Galapagos Beach Location: Galapagos Islands Nov 2012 Description: Climbed to the top of the mountain which had a lighthouse on top. This is a shot of both beaches with Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Crab Out Of Water – Greg K Summers
Title: Crab out of water Location: Galapagos Island – Nov 2012 Description: This little guy had just climbed out of the water and was going to fight me to stay Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Galapagos Turtle – Greg K Summers
Title: Galapagos Turtle having a snack Location: Galapagos Island – Nov 2012 Description: Went to a personal farm were they have resident turtles that never leave. This one was happily Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Blue Footed Boobie & Marine Iguana – Greg K Summers
Title: Blue Footed Boobie & Marine Iguana Location: Galapagos Islands Nov 2012 Description: The Marine Iguana and Boobie were resting on the rock. Both were looking in the same direction Continue Reading →
Reader Question: Which Camera Should I Take To The Galapagos?
Gloria writes: Going on a trip to Galapagos and Machu Picchu. I plan to take my Nikon d90 and one lens 18-200 and a new nikon coolpix for underwater. Any Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day–Church, Baños, Ecuador
Location: Baños, Ecuador, South America Description: Main plaza church in Baños, Ecuador. This one attracted me for the gradient of colors going from warm to cool at it reaches the Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Cuenca, Ecuador
Location: Cuenca, Ecuador, South America Description: View over Cuenca, Ecuador. The center is a UNESCO heritage site with beautifully restored colonial buildings. This is one of the earlier stops in Continue Reading →
Next Journey: Ecuador and Patagonia
Kim is currently out of school and while we have the time, I’m planning another adventure rather quickly. My plan is to head to Patagonia and maybe Ecuador leaving this Continue Reading →