2. Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Isla Catalina

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Photographer at sunrise, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)<br /> <br /> Note re footwear: he is wearing Keen sandals, which have a hiking boot sole and a heavy toe cap. I was also wearing the same thing, as were our companions. They are very popular with hikers, photographers, boaters, etc. in tropical marine environments. I've worn mine all over the world in some pretty hostile (warm) environments.<br /> <br /> Isla Santa Catalina is an oceanic island, that was never attached to the Baja Peninsula and has been separated from the mainland for several million years, unlike most of the other islands in the Sea of Cortez. It is the home to a number of endemic species of reptiles (over 70% found nowhere else in the world) including a rattlesnake that has lost its rattles, because it has no predators. It also the home to an endemic species of a large barrel cactus, which can reach up to 3 ft in diameter and up to 12 ft in height. The giant cardons here are some of the biggest around, and they are in some of the best condition anywhere.<br /> <br /> Other photos of the beautiful and unique environment of Isla Catalina can be seen here (more will be posted in the coming days): <a href="http://goo.gl/aQgo3d">http://goo.gl/aQgo3d</a><br /> <br /> 07/07/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
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Photographer at sunrise, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)

Note re footwear: he is wearing Keen sandals, which have a hiking boot sole and a heavy toe cap. I was also wearing the same thing, as were our companions. They are very popular with hikers, photographers, boaters, etc. in tropical marine environments. I've worn mine all over the world in some pretty hostile (warm) environments.

Isla Santa Catalina is an oceanic island, that was never attached to the Baja Peninsula and has been separated from the mainland for several million years, unlike most of the other islands in the Sea of Cortez. It is the home to a number of endemic species of reptiles (over 70% found nowhere else in the world) including a rattlesnake that has lost its rattles, because it has no predators. It also the home to an endemic species of a large barrel cactus, which can reach up to 3 ft in diameter and up to 12 ft in height. The giant cardons here are some of the biggest around, and they are in some of the best condition anywhere.

Other photos of the beautiful and unique environment of Isla Catalina can be seen here (more will be posted in the coming days): http://goo.gl/aQgo3d

07/07/14 http://www.allenfotowild.com

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  • Photographer at sunrise, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)<br /> <br /> Note re footwear: he is wearing Keen sandals, which have a hiking boot sole and a heavy toe cap. I was also wearing the same thing, as were our companions. They are very popular with hikers, photographers, boaters, etc. in tropical marine environments. I've worn mine all over the world in some pretty hostile (warm) environments.<br /> <br /> Isla Santa Catalina is an oceanic island, that was never attached to the Baja Peninsula and has been separated from the mainland for several million years, unlike most of the other islands in the Sea of Cortez. It is the home to a number of endemic species of reptiles (over 70% found nowhere else in the world) including a rattlesnake that has lost its rattles, because it has no predators. It also the home to an endemic species of a large barrel cactus, which can reach up to 3 ft in diameter and up to 12 ft in height. The giant cardons here are some of the biggest around, and they are in some of the best condition anywhere.<br /> <br /> Other photos of the beautiful and unique environment of Isla Catalina can be seen here (more will be posted in the coming days): <a href="http://goo.gl/aQgo3d">http://goo.gl/aQgo3d</a><br /> <br /> 07/07/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Endemic giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Barrel cacti and giant cardons at sunrise, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)<br /> <br /> The mountains of the Baja Peninsula can be seen on the horizon.
  • Close-up of the skeleton of a giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Close-up, Mexican endemic species, giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Detail, trunk of a Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Sunrise with boat, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)
  • Top view of small Mexican giant cardon cactus, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)<br /> <br /> This view shows the fuzzy lines that are characteristic of the giant cardon and distinguish it from the Saguaro cactus.
  • Youngish Mexican giant cardon cactus, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Endemic large old barrel cactus in the early morning light, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Top view, endemic giant barrel cactus, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Cardon 'abstract'<br /> <br /> Close-up of Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico<br /> <br /> Other photos from Isla Catalina can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/ikxfKZ">http://goo.gl/ikxfKZ</a><br /> <br /> 09/07/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Cocoon on young Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico<br /> <br /> Other photos from this area can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/FRwjD1">http://goo.gl/FRwjD1</a><br /> <br /> 17/07/14 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Cardons and barrel cactus at sunrise, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Mexican giant caardon cactus with young and old branches, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Endemic giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), early morning light, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Flowers, endemic giant barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii) Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)
  • Skeleton of endemic giant barrel cactus, Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico (best larger)
  • Detail, old trunk of a Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycerus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico
  • Large old Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycerus pringlei), Isla Catalina, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico

  • Rick Willis

    on April 13, 2017

    Getting setup for the big moment...

  • Byron Fair Photography

    on April 12, 2017

    Beautiful shot.

  • fotoeffects

    on April 12, 2017

    Excellent shot of the landscape and the fellow photographer!

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