Following Darwin: A Photographic Tour of the Galapagos Islands
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Doug Talbott, an avid photographer and traveler, will take you on a photographic tour of the Galápagos Islands. The islands remain largely untouched by human influence, offering a breathtaking glimpse into nature. Picture yourself on pristine shores where giant tortoises wander, marine iguanas bask in the sun, and blue-footed boobies showcase their quirky mating dances. This unique ecosystem served as a living laboratory of evolution, inspiring Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking theories. In February 2025, Doug and his wife explored six of the thirteen major islands. In this two-hour presentation, he’ll share some of his best photos and delve into the enchanting history of this remarkable archipelago.
This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
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OLLI HQ, 481 S. Shiloh Dr., Fay 72704
Douglas Talbott
Doug is a retired academic advisor and part-time instructor from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, He is also an avid wildlife photographer, SCUBA diver, and world traveler who has touched all seven continents. A passionate photographer and world traveler, he has visited all seven continents and 47 of the 50 states. In the last three years he has visited and extensively photographed in Australia, Africa, and Antarctica.
Dough is a semi-professional photographer who has been photographing with Nikon equipment for about 60 years. He has traveled to 47 U.S. States, all 7 continents, and numerous countries. In February of this year, he and his wife traveled to the Galapagos Islands where they photographed the blue and red footed boobie birds, sea lions, and marine and land iguana. He showcased his best pictures from this trip in an OLLI class in April 2025.