While some people may associate Galapagos with its diverse wildlife and environment, Leah said one of her favorite parts of the trip was being able to interact with local residents on the island-- another aspect showcased in the exhibit.

"Without them, the trip would have been a lot different," she said. "They definitely changed the experience. It made it more personal, it allowed you to share your experiences."

Leah said while she still sees photography as a "hobby" as opposed to a future career, she hopes the exhibit, which also has brief descriptions of each shot, show that there is more to Galapagos than meets the eye.

"It's not just some random island out there," she said. "There's people and animals there that makes it what it is."

The museum is located at 2401 Chautauqua Avenue. For more information about this and other exhibits, visit snomnh.ou.edu.

Althea Peterson 366-3539 apeterson@normantranscript.com