Rich Stapleton, Photographer, New York

Description

A monochrome photograph captures a Galapagos tortoise walking on a dirt surface. The tortoise's shell is textured, and its wrinkled skin is visible on its legs and neck. The reptile's head is raised, and it appears to be moving forward. The background features foliage and plants, with a strong contrast created by the lighting. The image has a shallow depth of field.