A heavy task

Giant Tortoise mating; certainly a heavy task... and unsuccessful. The female seemed very uninterested, and uncooperative. The male´s efforts went unrewarded.

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Nikon D2X, Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8, handheld
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Ref:

Date:

13/10/08

Location:

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Photographer:

Arturo de Frias

A heavy task

Giant Tortoise mating; certainly a heavy task... and unsuccessful. The female seemed very uninterested, and uncooperative. The male´s efforts went unrewarded.

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Nikon D2X, Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8, handheld
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Ref:

Date:

13/10/08

Location:

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Photographer:

Arturo de Frias

The Drama of Life

A heavy task

Giant Tortoise mating; certainly a heavy task... and unsuccessful. The female seemed very uninterested, and uncooperative. The male´s efforts went unrewarded.

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Nikon D2X, Nikkor 70-200mm F2.8, handheld
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Ref:

Date:

13/10/08

Location:

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Photographer:

Arturo de Frias