Galapagos Head Shot
Category
Water Life
Location
Galapagos Islands
Gear
Canon R3; 1/1000; F11; ISO400; RF100-300MM F2.8 +2X EXT
Description
This image was taken on Fernandina Island which hosts the largest colony of Marine Iguanas in the Galapagos with up to 30000 on the Island. Within this “mess” of iguanas (that’s the plural name) I was keen to find moments of connection. I got that in a surprising way when I noticed this Lava Lizard sitting on the Marine Iguanas head. I wanted to frame the Lizard and Iguana against the sky so was laying on the ground for most of these images. I then had to wait till their head positions matched one another. It took patience but I was pleased with the final frame I subsequently found out that the Lizard and Iguana are often found together forming a mutually beneficial partnership. Since the marine iguanas spend time basking in the sun after feeding in the ocean, they attract flies and other insects which the lava lizard feeds on, so getting a reliable food source. In return the Marine Iguana can sunbathe without pesky flies disturbing it. So it’s a win-win partnership between the reptiles.
Photographer
JULES OLDROYD
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