Aug 20, 2012 | root_ks8kzico

iPhoneography from the Galapagos

Sea lions by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com

NANPA Foundation recently returned from a photography trip to the Galapagos Islands, and group leader Karine Aigner shared these incredible photos with us. What makes them even more impressive is that these were all taken with an iPhone. [caption id="attachment_3138" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

Blue-footed Booby by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3139" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

Marine iguana by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3145" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

Tortoise by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption]

We often get questions from photographers concerned about the 44 lb weight limit on flights to the Galapagos, but who needs a telephoto lens with wildlife this close? The quality and convenience of technology becomes more impressive each day, and these photos are a perfect example.

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Ducks at Otavalo Market by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3146" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

Ducklings by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3147" align="aligncenter" width="550"]

Chickens by Karine Aigner // karineaigner.com[/caption] To view more of Karine's incredible work, visit her website at www.karineaigner.com and follow her on Instagram @kaigner. Learn more about NANPA Foundation at www.nanpafoundation.or g.

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