Blue-footed boobies are probably the most iconic animal of the Galapagos Islands. The bright blue feet are actually used by the males to attract the ladies. They engage in an elaborate dance, lifting their feet up and down in an attempt to look more suitable for mating. Best feet, best dance, best chance of passing that brilliant blue on to the next generation. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 260mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/5000th of a second
I love the vibrant diverse colors nature has sprinkled throughout her lovely creatures! Thanks for helping me to see creatures I might not ever get to see in person!
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Blue-footed boobies are probably the most iconic animal of the Galapagos Islands. The bright blue feet are actually used by the males to attract the ladies. They engage in an elaborate dance, lifting their feet up and down in an attempt to look more suitable for mating. Best feet, best dance, best chance of passing that brilliant blue on to the next generation.
What fun it must have been to photograph these birds who were ready to show their best moves on the dance floor!
—– In flight sight of grace
—– Clumsily alight to be
—– Strangely upended tree .
So 😎 Cool “Happy Feet”, so lucky you are to see these wonders, & us that you bring them to light with your photos
Aunt Sue
I love the vibrant diverse colors nature has sprinkled throughout her lovely creatures! Thanks for helping me to see creatures I might not ever get to see in person!
Love these birds! Great capture!