Volcanic spire of Pinnacle Rock, Galápagos Islands
The thumblike spire at our image's right marks one of the most beloved photo ops in this landscape of barren, tawny stone. Seated right upon the shore, Pinnacle Rock is a volcanic plug made of hardened magma, the only remnant of a volcano whose cone eroded away long ago. Tour boats here in the Galápagos Islands sail past the picturesque point often, and the adjoining cove is a popular snorkeling spot. A matchless array of marine life (including the occasional diving Galápagos penguin) isn't all you'll find beneath these silvery seas: Look closely at the foreground of this photo and you'll notice a large circular patch of shallow water. That's an extinct volcanic crater, further evidence of the explosive activity that formed these isles eons ago.
鸟儿遇见海滩
错落有致的半岛
沐浴在晚霞中的海岸
濒临消失的天堂
大海、沙滩和日落
不会飞，但很机灵
无与伦比的天堂之境
在珊瑚礁之上
