Part Three

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. South America
  4. Ecuador
  5. 2022-06 Ecuador #3
  6. Galapagos Island with Van Os Photo Safaris
  7. Part Three
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  • MV Evolution
    MV Evolution
    Another tour boat with the photo from our boat.
    MC Tip Top 2, Sullivan Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2072
    Larry L. Jackson
  • MV Coral 1
    MV Coral 1
    Despite multiple tour boats, operators try to schedule landings to avoid crowding.
    MC Tip Top 2, Sullivan Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2073
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Penguin juvenile
    Galapagos Penguin juvenile
    Sphensicus mendiculus - photo on a zodiac (panga) cruise along the coast.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1899
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mushroom Rock
    Mushroom Rock
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1905
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sally Lightfoot Crab juvenile
    Sally Lightfoot Crab juvenile
    Grapsus grapsus
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1917
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pinnacle Rock
    Pinnacle Rock
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tubes
    Lava Tubes
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tube
    Lava Tube
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1929
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tube
    Lava Tube
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1930
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tubes
    Lava Tubes
    One very large tube and several small.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1931
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Penguin juvenile
    Galapagos Penguin juvenile
    Sphensicus mendiculus
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1938
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Penguins
    Galapagos Penguins
    Sphensicus mendiculus - two adults and a juvenile.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#1942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boardwalk
    Boardwalk
    I've been to the top three times on eaqch of my three trips to the Galapagos.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2076
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Plant
    Unknown Plant
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2077
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Matplants
    Grey Matplants
    Tiquilia nesiotica
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2080
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boardwalk
    Boardwalk
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2085
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tube
    Lava Tube
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2087
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cinder Cone
    Cinder Cone
    One of the largest on the island.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2094
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Group Photo
    Group Photo
    Missing a few who didn't feel like the climb.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2096
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sullivan Bay
    Sullivan Bay
    Santiago Island in the background.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2101
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bainbridge Islands
    Bainbridge Islands
    Seen on the other side of a massive lava flow on Santiago Island.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2106
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Shore Petunia
    Galapagos Shore Petunia
    Exodeconus miersii - pretty near symmetry of a young plant.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2107
    Larry L. Jackson
  • MC Tip Top 2 & Pinnacle Rock
    MC Tip Top 2 & Pinnacle Rock
    Photo op from the zodiac on the return to the boat.
    Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2118
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    From the zodiac (panga).
    Sullivan Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 21, 2022
    2022-06-21#2122
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Candelabra Cactus
    Candelabra Cactus
    Jasminocereus thouarsii delicatus - the cactus are on Santiago Island just across a narrow strait.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1947
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trail
    Trail
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2129
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Carpetweed
    Galapagos Carpetweed
    Sesuvium edmonstonei
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2132
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Semi-terrestrial Hermit Crab
    Semi-terrestrial Hermit Crab
    Coenobita compressus
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2139
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Tubes
    Lava Tubes
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2142
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scorpion Weed
    Scorpion Weed
    Heliotropium curassavicum - best guess.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2147
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Carpetweed
    Galapagos Carpetweed
    Sesuvium edmonstonei
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Scorpion Weed
    Scorpion Weed
    Heliotropium curassavicum
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2151
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Plant
    Unknown Plant
    This might be a larger shrub or tree on other islands.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2153
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava
    Lava
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2155
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Carpetweed & Scorpion Weed
    Galapagos Carpetweed & Scorpion Weed
    Sesuvium edmonstonei & Heliotropium curassavicum - nice contrast.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2158
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lions
    Galapagos Sea Lions
    Zalophus wollebacki - mother and large juvenile.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguanas
    Marine Iguanas
    Amblyrhychus cristatus mertensi
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2161
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave
    Wave
    We hiked to the windward side and watched waves crash on the shore.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2172
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave
    Wave
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2204
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Wave
    Slow Shutter Wave
    A friend let me use his tripod for a few slow shutter photos.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2243
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Wave
    Slow Shutter Wave
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2254
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Wave
    Slow Shutter Wave
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2258
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave
    Wave
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave
    Wave
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2346
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguanas
    Marine Iguanas
    Amblyrhynchus cristatus mertensi - looks, but isn't a hug.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1953
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lion
    Galapagos Sea Lion
    Zalophus wollebacki - and a juvenile marine iguana.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1955
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Carpetweed
    Galapagos Carpetweed
    Sesuvium edmonstonei - with less moisture, the plant turns red.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2392
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coral Rubble & Lava
    Coral Rubble & Lava
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2392
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Candelabra Cactus
    Candelabra Cactus
    Jasminocereus thouarsii delicatus
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1956
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Lizard male
    Lava Lizard male
    Microlophus albemarlensis
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1960
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Blue Heron
    Great Blue Heron
    Ardea herodias
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1963
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shallow Water
    Shallow Water
    The shallow strait between Chinese Hat Islet and Santiago Island has a mostly white sand bottom that causes the blue-green color.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2395
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cherry Tomato
    Cherry Tomato
    Solanum pimpinellifolium
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2398
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cherry Tomato
    Cherry Tomato
    Solanum pimpinellifolium
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2399
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana
    Marine Iguana
    Amblyrhychus cristatus mertensi - low numbers suggest that there isn't a lot of marine algae nearby.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2407
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana
    Marine Iguana
    Amblyrhynchus cristatus mertensi
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1965
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lion
    Galapagos Sea Lion
    Zalophus wollebacki
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lion
    Galapagos Sea Lion
    Zalophus wollebacki
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2412
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lions
    Galapagos Sea Lions
    Zalophus wollebacki - an adult and what look like a couple of juveniles.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1968
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Sea Lions
    Galapagos Sea Lions
    Zalophus wollebacki - playful activity.
    Chinese Hat lslet, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1987
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chinese Hat Islet
    Chinese Hat Islet
    From MC Tip Top 2 as we head across Canal de San Salvador on our way to Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island.
    Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2420
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #3 View
    Cabin #3 View
    MC Tip Top 2, Santiago Is to Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dragon Hill
    Dragon Hill
    Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2423
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dry Landing
    Dry Landing
    Dry landings were so much easier than wading ashore and dealing with sandy feet and shoes.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2424
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shoreline
    Shoreline
    We walked to the edge of Dragon Hill (in the background).
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2426
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shoreline
    Shoreline
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2429
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana tracks
    Marine Iguana tracks
    Amblyrhychus cristatus hassi
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2432
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Opuntia echios gigantea
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2433
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ghost Crab
    Ghost Crab
    Ocypode gaudichaudii
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1992
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana
    Marine Iguana
    Amblyrhychus cristatus hassi
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2438
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana
    Marine Iguana
    Amblyrhychus cristatus hassi
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2441
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Iguana
    Marine Iguana
    Amblyrhynchus cristatus hassi
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#1997
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shoreline Berm
    Shoreline Berm
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2442
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-necked Stilt
    Black-necked Stilt
    Himantopus mexicanus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2002
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lagoon
    Lagoon
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2443
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-cheeked Pintail female
    White-cheeked Pintail female
    Anas bahamensis galapagensis
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2009
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lava Gull
    Lava Gull
    Larus fuliginosus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leatherleaf
    Leatherleaf
    Maytenus octogona
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2446
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Cotton
    Galapagos Cotton
    Gossypium barbadense darwinii
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2447
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Opuntia echios gigantea - close look at a single pad.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2016
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Opuntia echios gigantea - seed pods are called 'tunas'.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2449
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Carpenter Bee female
    Galapagos Carpenter Bee female
    Xylocopa darwinii
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2017
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2453
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2030
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Beetle
    Unknown Beetle
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2041
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus - There were several land iguanas on the trail.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2045
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2049
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Clouds
    Great Clouds
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2459
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Smooth-billed Ani
    Smooth-billed Ani
    Crotophaga ani - introduced in 1970.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2064
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Zig-zag Spider
    Zig-zag Spider
    Neoscona cooksoni
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2072
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Clouds
    Great Clouds
    Nearest approach to Dragon Hill, though a wide lens makes it look further away than actual.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2463
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus - looks like a lava tube for a home.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2470
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2079
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Large Ground Finch female
    Large Ground Finch female
    Geospiza magnirostris
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2081
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Iguana
    Land Iguana
    Conolophus subcristatus
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2088
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Giant Prickly Pear Cactus
    Opuntia echios gigantea - with those good looking clouds.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2472
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Centipede
    Galapagos Centipede
    Scolopendra galapagensis - dead, but impressive size made for a photo.
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2096
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Galapagos Flycatcher
    Galapagos Flycatcher
    Myriarchus magnirostris
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2101
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lichen
    Lichen
    Dragon Hill, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, June 22, 2022
    2022-06-22#2108
    Larry L. Jackson