Jul 1, 2016 | Holbrook Travel

Photo of the Month: July 2016

As a wildlife photographer, the Galápagos Islands had been on my bucket list since, well, I cannot remember how far back. In July of 2015 I was able to realize my dream. When we arrived on the island of Santa Fe, I knew we were going to see the Red-billed Tropicbird, but I had no idea of the numbers. We were guided to the cliffs where they were flying, and it was such a thrill and challenge trying to capture them as they approached the cliffs! Every minute or so, one or two would fly into where I was standing, giving me many opportunities to catch them with different wing positions and angles. An hour or so had past, when the guide told us we needed to move on. I could not believe how that hour had passed so quickly!

NANCY ELWOOD Galápagos Islands with Reinier Munguia

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