Michael Breitung Photography

MICHAEL BREITUNG PHOTOGRAPHY

Small waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by dense green jungle vegetation in Ecuador.

Small waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by dense green jungle vegetation in Ecuador.

Rocky coastline with dark volcanic rocks on Isabela island with a vibrant sunset sky.

Rocky coastline with dark volcanic rocks on Isabela island with a vibrant sunset sky.

Marine iguana perched on dark volcanic rock, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Marine iguana perched on dark volcanic rock, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

Galapagos land iguana resting on a volcanic rock in Ecuador.

Galapagos land iguana resting on a volcanic rock in Ecuador.

Galapagos land iguana surrounded by red vegetation on South Plaza Island.

Galapagos land iguana surrounded by red vegetation on South Plaza Island.

Bright orange and red Sally Lightfoot crab on dark volcanic rock in Ecuador.

Bright orange and red Sally Lightfoot crab on dark volcanic rock in Ecuador.

Galapagos sea lion resting on a rocky shore with a small lizard nearby, ocean in the background.

Galapagos sea lion resting on a rocky shore with a small lizard nearby, ocean in the background.

A sea lion sleeping on dark volcanic rocks with two red crabs visible below.

A sea lion sleeping on dark volcanic rocks with two red crabs visible below.

Small waterfall cascading over mossy rocks surrounded by dense green jungle vegetation in Ecuador. Rocky coastline with dark volcanic rocks on Isabela island with a vibrant sunset sky. Marine iguana perched on dark volcanic rock, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Galapagos land iguana resting on a volcanic rock in Ecuador. Galapagos land iguana surrounded by red vegetation on South Plaza Island. Bright orange and red Sally Lightfoot crab on dark volcanic rock in Ecuador. Galapagos sea lion resting on a rocky shore with a small lizard nearby, ocean in the background. A sea lion sleeping on dark volcanic rocks with two red crabs visible below.

Ecuador

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Ecuador is a small country in South America that is full of natural beauty and biodiversity. From the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands to the lush cloud forests of Mindo and the serene mountain town of Vilcabamba, Ecuador offers a wealth of photographic opportunities.

In 2016, I spent 10 days on the Galapagos Islands, capturing the incredible wildlife and landscapes that make this archipelago so special. The Galapagos are home to species found nowhere else on Earth, such as the giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies. The iguanas with their prehistoric appearance were my favorite subjects to photograph.

The cloud forest of Mindo is another highlight of Ecuador. This lush, misty environment is teeming with birdlife, including colorful toucans and hummingbirds. Unfortunately, I wasn't much of a bird photographer at the time, so I focused more on capturing the cloud forest and waterfalls that define this unique ecosystem.

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