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Chow Time


 
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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!


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- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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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!


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September 02, 2017

 
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  A wonderful close-up capture of this amazing animal!


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September 03, 2017

 
- Leslie McLain

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


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September 03, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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  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!


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September 03, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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  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!


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September 03, 2017

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  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!


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September 03, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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


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September 03, 2017

 
- Nancy L. Green

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


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September 04, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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


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September 04, 2017

 
- Chuck Green

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  Great shot and title, Margaret! <><


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September 04, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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  Thank you, Chuck!


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September 04, 2017

 

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


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September 06, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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  Thank you so much, John!


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September 06, 2017

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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


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September 10, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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


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September 10, 2017

 
- Lindley Johnson

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


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September 14, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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


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September 14, 2017

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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


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October 31, 2017

 
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  Congrats on finalist Margaret.


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November 01, 2017

 
- G. Margaret Hennes

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  Thank you Patrick and Emile!


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November 01, 2017

 
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