tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post1386878117394247068..comments2023-12-30T05:41:12.280+13:00Comments on The Ruins of the Moment: Marine Iguana, Galápagospohanginapetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11463792721091291063noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-6579625926753984382011-10-21T00:13:13.014+13:002011-10-21T00:13:13.014+13:00Lydia, he/she would probably do a better job than ...Lydia, he/she would probably do a better job than many of our so-called leaders. We might have a world where our environment and all its inhabitants is accorded its true value.pohanginapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463792721091291063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-24973518577376027512011-10-20T22:21:46.476+13:002011-10-20T22:21:46.476+13:00I want that guy for President of the World!I want that guy for President of the World!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135393270656573516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-18618992351324125832011-09-09T06:44:30.484+12:002011-09-09T06:44:30.484+12:00Zhoen, the textures are indeed wonderful and the t...Zhoen, the textures are indeed wonderful and the temptation to try and touch them must be great for some people. Fortunately, I've not seen anyone try — the message about treating the animals respectfully, including not feeding them, seems to have got through.<br /><br />RR, I wish more places were like this. New Zealand might have been similar a thousand years ago, and the native robins and a few other birds still hint at it.<br /><br />Miguel — oh yes! Magic. I didn't think I could possibly afford it, but apart from the flights and the park entrance fee, it's no more expensive than the mainland. Of course, options for visiting are very restricted unless you sign up for a tour (very expensive) but there's plenty to see and do independently. <br /> I believe the hybrid iguanas are only on one island so far (not sure which one). As for the GH1, I don't particularly like it and I miss the 'real' DSLR (20D with its wonderful lenses). As a travel camera, though, the GH1's excellent: small, light, and delivering excellent images. I detest the electronic viewfinder, the endlessly complex controls, the slow focusing with the 100–300 zoom, and the severely restricted macro capabilities.<br /><br />Thanks Barbara — I like them a lot too!pohanginapetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463792721091291063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-80986751294066892132011-09-09T02:13:46.131+12:002011-09-09T02:13:46.131+12:00I like this guy, a lot. Very no-nonsense, very re...I like this guy, a lot. Very no-nonsense, very refreshing. So very glad you're realizing a dream and sharing it with us. Yes!Barbara Butler McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250129625281645201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-66936912406562008702011-09-09T01:46:32.091+12:002011-09-09T01:46:32.091+12:00It must feel like a dream come true, Pete. I know ...It must feel like a dream come true, Pete. I know I've been dreaming of the Galapagos since I was about 6, so I've a feeling I know how you're feeling right now. Just to get the shot of the iguana must have thrilled you beyond words!<br /><br />Have you seen any of the new hybrid iguanas yet? Or are they on another island?<br /><br />By the way I noticed that you changed your camera. How are you liking the Lumix GH1? I've been looking at that recently, but unfortunately in Japan they don't sell it with an English menu.butukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12473964455146342069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-37904917555037238452011-09-08T19:40:53.309+12:002011-09-08T19:40:53.309+12:00I think the mutual admiration shines through.
How ...I think the mutual admiration shines through.<br />How wonderful to know that there is still a place where creatures are not afraid of man.Relatively Retiringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648407316162715318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-191028737265893759.post-46498052638376775342011-09-08T12:02:52.160+12:002011-09-08T12:02:52.160+12:00'Don't tread on me' look. Gorgeous te...'Don't tread on me' look. Gorgeous textures.Zhoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515663141425057088noreply@blogger.com