Genovesa Island
Photographers and early risers awoke to an optional 6:15 a.m. wake-up call in anticipation of the beautiful light that sunrise would provide on the ancient caldera island of Genovesa. We made a wet landing on a small coral beach where Great Frigate Birds, Red-footed boobies and Nazca boobies soared overhead. The morning’s drama centered around a mother sea lion’s dramatic struggle to introduce her newborn pub to their aquatic habitat. It was a unique opportunity to witness and photograph such a compelling moment in the life cycle of the Galápagos sea lion.
As the magic light of the morning subsided and the heat of the day slowed our pace, we donned our wetsuits and snorkeled in the deep water at the base of the towering cliffs over Darwin Bay where snorkelers frolicked with young sea lions.
After lunch, the photo expedition group met to discuss tips, ideas and techniques surrounding digital photography. Refreshed, we boarded Zodiacs again for a cruise along the cliffs searching for red-billed tropic birds as we attempted to photograph their graceful flight. For the more adventurous, we landed on a rocky shoreline and ascended Prince Phillip’s Steps to a Palo Santo forest, a stark, pre-historic feeling landscape with twisted trees amid bountiful seabird nests. We made our way across broken lava fields to discover the hiding place of the local short-eared owl.
Zodiacs returned to the ship through the sunset reflected waters to be welcomed on the teak deck for an outdoor BBQ.
Opportunities to capture incredible images are extraordinary in the Galápagos Islands. Add to this fascinating natural history facts, beautiful landscapes and new friends to share it with, Galápagos becomes an ideal destination for a Photo Expedition.
Photographers and early risers awoke to an optional 6:15 a.m. wake-up call in anticipation of the beautiful light that sunrise would provide on the ancient caldera island of Genovesa. We made a wet landing on a small coral beach where Great Frigate Birds, Red-footed boobies and Nazca boobies soared overhead. The morning’s drama centered around a mother sea lion’s dramatic struggle to introduce her newborn pub to their aquatic habitat. It was a unique opportunity to witness and photograph such a compelling moment in the life cycle of the Galápagos sea lion.
As the magic light of the morning subsided and the heat of the day slowed our pace, we donned our wetsuits and snorkeled in the deep water at the base of the towering cliffs over Darwin Bay where snorkelers frolicked with young sea lions.
After lunch, the photo expedition group met to discuss tips, ideas and techniques surrounding digital photography. Refreshed, we boarded Zodiacs again for a cruise along the cliffs searching for red-billed tropic birds as we attempted to photograph their graceful flight. For the more adventurous, we landed on a rocky shoreline and ascended Prince Phillip’s Steps to a Palo Santo forest, a stark, pre-historic feeling landscape with twisted trees amid bountiful seabird nests. We made our way across broken lava fields to discover the hiding place of the local short-eared owl.
Zodiacs returned to the ship through the sunset reflected waters to be welcomed on the teak deck for an outdoor BBQ.
Opportunities to capture incredible images are extraordinary in the Galápagos Islands. Add to this fascinating natural history facts, beautiful landscapes and new friends to share it with, Galápagos becomes an ideal destination for a Photo Expedition.
