This week's photos from the field included fascinating close-ups of local flora and fauna in the South Pacific and Amazon, as well as spectacular images of lava flows on La Cumbre, an active volcano on Fernandina Island in the Galápagos Islands.
Cabo Pulmo National Park, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey, April 11, 2024
A curious adult humpback whale throws its flukes at the end of a breathing sequence near Lindblad Expeditions guests in Cabo Pulmo National Park. —Michael Nolan, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor (photo by John Dee)
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Rangiroa, French Polynesia
Polynesian Discovery: Exploring Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Tuamotus, April 11, 2024
Various sizes of oyster shells and nuclei. —Karen Velas, Naturalist
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Magdalena River, Peru
Upper Amazon Aboard the Delfin II, April 12, 2024
Patterns on the water’s surface, made with green algae and tiny yellow flowers that fell from above. —Jose Calvo, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Isla Las Animas, Baja California
Baja California: A Remarkable Journey, April 13, 2024
Snorkeling at Isla Las Animas, with a Guadalupe fur seal for company. —Andrew Peacock, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Cape Disappointment, Oregon
Columbia and Snake Rivers: Food, Wine, and History, April 13, 2024
Guests stand on Waikiki Beach to look out over the mouth of the Columbia River towards Oregon. —Patrick MacQuarrie, Cultural Specialist
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Espanola Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, April 14, 2024
As an extra-special bonus, we had an appearance by bottle-nosed dolphins! As the Zodiacs drove out into deep water, a small pod of around 40 showed up and accompanied us briefly on our way to see the blowhole of Punta Suarez and the sea birds of the cliffs of Espanola Island. —Cindy Manning, Expedition Leader
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Floreana Island, Galápagos
Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II, April 15, 2024
The sun rising above Devil’s Crown. The best hour of the morning for photography! —Vanessa Gallo, Naturalist
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Santiago Island, Cape Verde
Islands of the Atlantic Ridge: Brazil to the Azores, April 16, 2024
The beach at Tarrafal with an array of colorful fishing vessels and enticing water for swimming. —Sue Forbes, Naturalist/Certified Photo Instructor
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Fernandina Island, Galápagos
Wild Galápagos Escape, April 10, 2024
La Cumbre Volcano is a shield volcano characterized by gentle slopes built by successive eruptions of lava flow. This spectacular flow has traveled a long distance for almost a month. —Carlos Romero, Expedition Leader
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