Galapagos Islands June 19 2016
June 23, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Sunrise Bartolome Island - Blog Entry June 19th, 2016
We sailed again overnight crossing the equator again around 8:30 p.m. headed for sunrise photography taking the steps to the top of the inactive volcano on Bartolome Island. It was beautiful. Later in the morning we searched the shoreline for the Galapagos Penguin. This afternoon was deep water snorkeling and a visit to one of the newest volcanic islands which is approximately 200 years old. All the islands is composed of is black volcanic rock. Enjoy todays photos.
Map of our overnight sailing.
Our zodiacs heading our for sunrise photography.
The inactive volcanic island of Bartolome.
The stairs that wind to the top.
HDR B&W of this mornings sunrise.
The volcanic ridge makes for great foreground at sunrise.
Another shot of the stairways and walkways that lead to the top.
Looking down at Pinnacle Rock at sunrise.
Bryan and Charlene at sunrise.
David and Laura, great to travel with you both.
Steve, taking a moment to pose for a shot, great to travel and photograph with you Steve.
Returning to our ship for breakfast.
This shot of the ray jumping caught by Steve Donnelly.
Another shot of the ray, thanks Steve.
This ray was very busy, thanks again Steve Donnelly for the pics.
This Galapagos Penguin pointing the way.
Galapagos Penguin swimming.
Sally Light-footed Crab.
A view from the top of the sand dunes looking at the new formed island, well 200 it was new 200 years ago.
The volcanic rock has many interesting patterns in the lava.
Such an interesting landscape, looks like a planet.
Some life visits the islands.
Steve setting up for a shot, watch your step.
Bob crossing the divide.
A wide shot, showing this interesting landscape.
More Galapagos Penguins at sunset.
The other zodiac capturing a few shots.
These guys are great to watch.
The final few shots today are from Neal Mutiger one of our photographers that joined us on the tour. The last few are samples of his great sense of humour and photoshop talents. Thanks Neal it was great traveling with you and Nikky.
Shot by Neal Mutiger of Nazca Booby feeding a sardine to it’s baby.
Swallow, by Neal Mutiger.
Melanie has company, by Neal Mutiger.
Steve ... Where’s the chick? by Neal Mutiger.
James, there’s a Booby on my lens. by Neal Mutiger
Glenda ... watch the birdie, by Neal Mutiger.
That’s a big bird Nikky. by Neal Mutiger.
Interesting eyes Brian, by Neal Mutiger.
I can see myself, check out James' camera. by Neal Mutiger.
That’s it for todays blog. Thanks to Steve Donnelly and Neal Mutiger for sharing some of your great images. Good night from the Galapagos Islands.