#Galápagos Islands

The iconic wildlife of Galápagos – from giant tortoises to scaly iguanas – is for the most part unbothered by human presence, making photographic encounters all the more rewarding.

Winning the Water Life category at the British Photography Awards 2024 was an incredible honour and a dream come true for me. As a wildlife photographer, it’s the culmination of years of dedication to capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The award-winning image of the seal was taken in the Galápagos Islands that I was privileged to explore on an expedition with HX.

You might know the Galápagos are volcanic, but how exactly did they form and why did life come to flourish here? Here we consider how plant organisms helped turn barren, rocky islands into ecological havens.

Step into a world where evolution unfolds before your eyes—join us on a virtual expedition to the Galápagos Islands.