TOURIST INVASION Photo

Photographer’s Note

Is this a symbol of what the future of Galapagos Archipelago will be?

Galapagos Archipelago is very beautiful place, where I felt the feeling of "Peace on Earth" for the first time. The Galapagos island group is the only place on earth where animals like birds and reptiles, show total lack of fear of humans. The animals are very friendly and consider you as part of their environment. Simply amazing!

It is a magical place like no other on earth.

This photo was taken on Rabida Island. i noticed the long line of tourist shadows on the red rocks and soil.

Nikon D200
2008/07/11 14:36:47.9
RAW (12-bit)converted to 8 bit JPG
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 24mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/180 sec - F/7.1
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
ISO 100
Optimize Image: More Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-C
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe sRGB)
Tone Comp.: High Contrast
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Image Comment: Copyright (C) 2008 Andre' Salvador
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On

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Luko (13894) 2008-10-12 8:03

Jeeze that's a horror sight, you're showing us today! It looks more like the Alhambra in Granada at peak tourism season than remote Galapagos.
I'm not sure you can say animals are "friendly", they're simply unaware of the damages or the harm these hatted guys could do to them... and seeing the queues, I am gettng slightly worried.
Besides that you correctly use the word INVASION, I am not sure it copes well with this other word spelt PARADISE... but well, we know now for long that touriwm shall not spare any place, don't we...

maglex (1556) 2008-12-21 16:31

Hi Andre, I like this shot very much, the creativeness very admirable. Its an artwork! I guess the animals got used to the sight of endless tourists and have come to accept them as their 'co-habitants'. Somehow, your watermark 'steals' some of its appeal and I understand why you decided to put it there. Thanks for sharing...Alex