Bryan Elkus

Author: Bryan Elkus

  • Galapagos : Santa Cruz & Rabida Islands

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    Today we had to get started even earlier than the day before. We grabbed breakfast and then headed out to Santa Cruz Island. We explored the Darwin Research Station and the town of Puerto Ayora. We got to see a bunch of tortoises throughout the park. On the walk through town there were a bunch of nice galleries and we watched fishermen cleaning their catches with pelicans and Sea Lions waiting for scraps. We made it back to the boat in time for lunch.

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    After a much needed nap we gathered all the gear again and headed to the red beaches of Rabida Island. We did a hike around the island. We followed it up with a snorkel. We saw a bunch of cool fish, including parrot, starfish and blowfish.

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  • Galapagos : Espanola Island

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    It was an early wake up call. I headed outside to catch the sunrise but it was pretty cloudy. We ran downstairs to grab breakfast. Then gathered our stuff for a hike around Espanola Island. It was over cast for half the hike. We saw lots of Sea Lions, Iguanas, lizards and a verity of birds. By the end of the hike everyone was ready for a jump in the ocean. But it was back aboard ship for lunch and a break.

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    We again gathered our gear and headed out to Gardner Bay Breach for a walk on the beach, with all the sea lions, and then a snorkel in the ocean. It was rather hazy in the water, but we still saw some cool fish and even a stingray.

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  • Galapagos : San Cristobal

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    We were picked up early from out hotel in Quito and headed to the airport. We flew from Quito to San Cristobal Island where we were to meet our boat. It was hot, humid and breezy, as we exited the airplane. Once we were transported to the harbor we were greeted with seals and a dinghy ride to the boat. On the way, there was a very nice left peeling off the point.

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    After lunch we gathered our things for our first adventure. We were motored over to Wizard Island. We walked the beaches and became acclimated to our first views of the wild life and pristine surroundings. After a long walk up and back down the coast, I went for a dip in the ocean. It was warm clear and perfect. There was a sand bottom and we had blue-footed boobies diving all around us. It was back to the boat for an all time sunset and dinner. What a first day!

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  • Ecuador Day 2

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    It was another long day today, but instead of spending the time sitting in a plane we were out exploring Quito. Our guide, Oz, took us around the old part of the city and showed us different squares and churches.

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    After that we headed up into the mountains to have lunch. We ate at this really amazing restaurant that over looked a Caldara. We then headed to a museum to learn about some of the native culture and stand on the equator (and did some tests to prove it). Then it was back to the hotel for some much needed rest. It was an amazing day seeing the culture and the sites of Ecuador.

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  • On the Road to Quito

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    It was an early morning to get to ORF in time for my flight. I went ORF-> ATL ->Quito. It was a rather long day of traveling with nothing too exciting happening. We arrivied in Quito at around 11:30 in the evening. All the bags arrive so we went to the hotel for some much needed rest.

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  • Weekend Surf Session

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    Today was pumping! The waves were head to overhead high with hard offshore winds. Tommie and I looked around for a bit then decided to head to go skate for a bit. After, we meet up with Zack and went to the pier for a surf. We scored some serious bombs after a nearly 20-30 minute paddle out. It was one of the toughest paddles all year. It was a great session nonetheless.

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  • Morning Fog in Cape Hatteras

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    It was a very foggy morning in Cape Hatteras, NC. It was a great morning for getting some different shots in the Outer Banks. I headed to the Rodanthe Pier to see what I could find.

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  • Rainy Sunset

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    It was cloudy and rainy all day today. Then just as i was heading out of work the skies cleared up for a few moments and gave me enough time to catch this image.

  • Watermen’s Retreat Shoot

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    Today, I followed up the REAL Flagship Retail Store shoot with an interior shoot of Watermen’s Retreat. I took a couple images of the two different sized rooms.

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