A Lifetime in Galápagos

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Tui De Roy's journey began in 1955 when her family left Europe for a self-sufficient life on Galapagos. Growing up on the islands, she developed a passion for photography, capturing the beauty of her surroundings while scaling volcanoes, diving with hammerhead sharks, and observing Darwin's finches. This work offers an intimate portrait of Galapagos, showcasing its wildlife and natural wonders through hundreds of stunning color photographs taken throughout her life. Readers are taken on a visual journey through labyrinthine mangroves to witness nesting herons, misty cloud forests to spot flycatchers and orchids, and the ocean to swim among seaweed groves. De Roy's lens reveals close encounters with orca and sperm whales, iguana colonies, and giant tortoises of Alcedo Volcano. She shares vivid memories of her childhood, the islands under the Milky Way, playful sea lions, and the diverse birdlife. Blending striking imagery with evocative prose, the narrative also addresses the threats posed by global warming and other environmental challenges to the unique wildlife and fragile habitats of the archipelago.