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21-May-2019

May 21

Galápagos Tortoise

These are the giants of the tortoise world. Males can weigh more than 500 pounds (227 kilograms), and females average about 250 pounds (113 kilograms).

Nine of the tortoises at the San Diego Zoo are over 100 years old.

Nikon D850 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/320s f/5.6 at 210.0mm iso640 (Best viewed in Original Size) full exif

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Zoltán Balogh		01-Jun-2019 16:35
Superb photograph! V

Irene Wehrli		28-May-2019 12:12
They are such fascinating creatures - wonderful photo and I like the expression! Irene

Graeme		25-May-2019 13:59
I did not realize that these tortoise were so heavy and grow so old. Really super shot here.V

Bryan Murahashi		23-May-2019 04:33
Great portrait of this young ancient.

Don Mottershead		23-May-2019 01:46
"Case closed.....case closed."

Julie Oldfield		23-May-2019 01:22
Love the expression! V

janescottcumming		22-May-2019 22:02
That's a big boy! V

Ton T.		22-May-2019 19:51
A fantastic shot of this wonderful creature! V

laine		22-May-2019 16:12
Amazing creatures...what a super photo. V

carabias		22-May-2019 15:50
A wonderful and unique specimen! Great photography, Walter. BV

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		22-May-2019 12:09
Beautiful close-up of this impressive animal. V

Yvonne		22-May-2019 11:13
Aren't they amazing creatures - what a fabulous shot! v

pkocinski		22-May-2019 11:04
Looks like an old one for sure...

Pierre		22-May-2019 10:59
Un gros plan très détaillé de cette imposante tortue! V

Neil Marcus		22-May-2019 10:02
I like the crop to essentials. The expression has a look of human annoyance. "VVV"

danad		22-May-2019 07:59
What a look it gives to you ! Great shot ! V.

joseantonio		22-May-2019 04:18
what a great closeup.Great shot.V.

Liz Bickel		22-May-2019 04:00
Super details. Very striking image.

Gill Kopy		22-May-2019 01:01
Looks like he's fed up with having his photo taken :) Great catch V

globalgadabout		22-May-2019 00:28
striking appearance, and on the touch guy side too...admire your fine shot..

fotabug		21-May-2019 23:44
Excellent! V

FrankB		21-May-2019 23:40
Holy smokes. A tortoise with an attitude!! Great capture....V+

Wintermeer		21-May-2019 23:29
Excellent close up, the textures look absolutely gorgeous! ~V~

PauloCGama		21-May-2019 23:09
Impressive details. VV

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