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Chow Time

© G. Margaret Hennes

Chow Time

Uploaded: September 02, 2017 19:48:32 | Entered: September 02, 2017 19:48:32

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Giant tortoises are native to seven of the Galapagos Islands and are the largest living species of tortoise. They keep growing until they are 40 - 50 years old and can reach a weight of 500 lbs. They can grow to be 5 ft. tall and can live for more than 100 years. Lonesome George was about 100 at the time of his death!




Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T1i

Comments

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 02, 2017

It must be so awesome to see this up close. Galapagos is on my bucket list. I will have to view your images again when it's time to go there. This is super! #1695155

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 03, 2017

A wonderful close-up capture of this amazing animal! #11637020

Leslie McLain level-classic September 03, 2017

He's a big guy. Terrific capture, Margaret. #11637025

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 03, 2017

Thank you for the kind comments Reynaldo, Jeff and Leslie. The Galápagos Islands are so amazing. To see animals and birds so close in their natural habitat is awesome. I loved every moment of the experience six years ago! Would love to revisit! #11637076

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 03, 2017

Thank you for the kind comments Reynaldo, Jeff and Leslie. The Galápagos Islands are so amazing. To see animals and birds so close in their natural habitat is awesome. I loved every moment of the experience six years ago! Would love to revisit! #11637077

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 03, 2017

That's one gigantic turtle and exceptional capture of it, Margaret! What an amazing experience it must be to visit that part of the world! #11637356

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 03, 2017

Thanks so much, Patrick! It is a surreal experience! You feel so far removed from the "real" world! #11637361

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 04, 2017

OH MY GOSH Margaret, what wonderful lighting and textures, and what a face!! <>< #11637619

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 04, 2017

Thank you Nancy for the great feedback! The face is certainly distinctive! #11637648

Chuck Green level-classic September 04, 2017

Great shot and title, Margaret! <>< #11637792

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 04, 2017

Thank you, Chuck! #11637814

John Connolly September 06, 2017

I hope he doesn't talk with his mouth full Margaret! What a super wildlife capture! #11638405

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 06, 2017

Thank you so much, John! #11638432

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 10, 2017

Wife and I rode them on our trip to the Galapagos years ago. Wonderful close up capture Margaret. #11639599

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 10, 2017

OMG! Good for you both! A GAlapagos Rodeo! Thank you for the kind comments, Emile! #11639634

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 14, 2017

A fabulous image, Margaret - I bet this was fun to shoot! #11641058

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 14, 2017

Thanks so much Lindley! It was both fun and memorable! #11641155

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 31, 2017

Congrats on all your well-deserved finalists, Margaret! Good luck! #11653561

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 01, 2017

Congrats on finalist Margaret. #11654073

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic November 01, 2017

Thank you Patrick and Emile! #11654224

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