Galapagos Islands report

Wow Jon..


Just looked at each of your pictures on your picasa site. Question: did you ever get the pic of the bird on your lens? That

Jon,


This may sound like a really dumb question, keep in mind though my previous camera was a disposable. Ha! You said you " were glad to have the big aperture when we were in the jungle, where the available light is much lower." If you only had an F/4 or F4-5.6 would it have made you miss out on the shot all together?


I am just starting out and shopping for a longer reach than my 24-105 and your statement has me wondering if I should wait a bit longer and put some more $ together for a 2.8 instead of a F/4 with reach.


naturac

Rocco, thanks very much. I

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer

Andy that's awesome... great decision! I think that June is going to be a great month in the Galapagos. You'll get to see the waved albatross, which are only now starting to arrive for nesting season. Can't wait to see your photos.

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I know it's been a long wait, but I'm back from the Galapagos islands. It's a truly amazing place with some unique wildlife that shows no fear of humans, like this Galapagos Sea Lion on Espanola island.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/...3a913fd9_b.jpg
1D Mark IV, EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM @ 24mm, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 100

The blue-footed boobies were dancing to attract mates, and a waved albatross was nesting nearby:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/...f0ec750f_z.jpg
1D Mark IV, EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @ 100mm, f/11, 1/160s, ISO 100


I think they make a lovely couple:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/...ce4b92d8_b.jpg
1D Mark IV, EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @ 220mm, f/9, 1/250s, ISO 100

Thanks for looking!

That's fantastic Andy --- thanks for posting! Española Island is easily one of the most amazing places on Earth. I hope the rest of your trip was equally rewarding. Please post a link if you have more pictures elsewhere.


By the way here is that photo I got from someone else on our trip, of the Galapagos Flycatcher coming up to inspect my lens:


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Update: I just found the rest of your shots on your Flickr page ---- terrific! Thanks again.

Great pics Andy...[Y]

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Originally Posted by Jonathan Huyer

Please post a link if you have more pictures elsewhere

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I know you've found it, Jonathan, but for anyone else who wants to see more, my Galapagos gallery is here. I'm adding more as I get time, including some underwater shots taken with the G12.

By the way, it looks like that flycatcher wants to use your lens hood as a nest box.