Galapagos Tortoise

Gallery: WildlifePosted June 25, 2014117 views5 comments

Here's a shot from one of our previous Galapagos land (hotel) based tours. This is a wild tortoise photographed on a private ranch on Santa Cruz Island.

7D 28-135 at 35mm 1/100 F7.1, iso 400

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on June 25, 2014 at 8:06 PM

Nate, this is a fine shot. Folks who haven't been there may not realize that it's not always easy getting them out in the clear like this. It looks like a true giant!

Max

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on June 26, 2014 at 11:01 PM

Very cool, Nate. Something I've always wanted to see in the wild.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on June 27, 2014 at 8:26 AM

Hello Nate

wow, as max said...looks like a giant!

those very large curled up front legs are amazing !

Bill

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 27, 2014 at 5:49 PM

Great near tortoise level POV Nate

I like the comp and natural setting a lot..
This guy is huge!!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 1, 2014 at 10:55 PM

He's a biggie! Absolutely love tortoises and am envious of your trip Nate. Glad you are sharing it with us. I like the POV in this as it provides a little reference for scale.

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