Thor Olson
Photos from a Lifetime

2018-12-06 Isabella

Galapagos Isabella Isabella, the largest,
Galapagos Isabella
Isabella, the largest, "seahorse-shaped" island..
_MG_1347 We awoke this morning to a commotion. The boat was surrounded by pelicans enthusiastically fishing. A school of sardines had sought refuge under the stern of...
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We awoke this morning to a commotion. The boat was surrounded by pelicans enthusiastically fishing. A school of sardines had sought refuge under the stern of the boat.
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_MG_1362 Here's the gang of penguins, regrouping before they make another underwater attack.
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Here's the gang of penguins, regrouping before they make another underwater attack.
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_MG_1382 We visit a mangrove swamp this morning.
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We visit a mangrove swamp this morning.
_MG_1380 Sea turtle in the brackish water pool.
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Sea turtle in the brackish water pool.
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_MG_1394 Blue-footed Booby, juvenile.
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Blue-footed Booby, juvenile.
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_MG_1404 On our way back to the boat, we encountered these penguins, arguing about possession of the rock.
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On our way back to the boat, we encountered these penguins, arguing about possession of the rock.
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IMG_6887 A short hop to another location on Isabella for afternoon activities.
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A short hop to another location on Isabella for afternoon activities.
GOPR0038 View to the stern.
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View to the stern.
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GOPR0039 Preparing to snorkel, a selfie from a GoPro.
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Preparing to snorkel, a selfie from a GoPro.
GOPR0045 A snorkeler-eye view of the dinghy.
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A snorkeler-eye view of the dinghy.
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