Sheryl Checkman Design

Sheryl Checkman Design Graphic Design Services for print and web. Prior to that she was an Art Director at the The Barton Gillet Company, a marketing communications firm.

Sheryl Checkman Design is a full-service design company specializing in corporate communications and creative solutions for both web and print design. Established in 1992, the firm is led by Sheryl Checkman, an award-winning designer with more than 25 years' experience in applying innovative yet pragmatic solutions to the full range of communications and design challenges. Before opening Checkman

Design, Sheryl was Vice President & Manager, Design Services, for the public relations agency Burson-Marsteller from 1981-1992. Sheryl graduated from Cornell University and attended a Masters program in Communications Design at Pratt Institute as well as a three-month design program at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. She graduated from the High School of Music & Art in New York City. Sheryl is an avid skier and scuba diver. She swims, plays tennis, practices yoga and enjoys taking pictures, both above and below the water. She adds her creative signature to her photographs by creating Digital Fine Art which she currently exhibits in her online gallery. She recently launched a line of inspirational sports-themed T-shirts under the name Life is Balance®. In addition to her design work, Sheryl also creates custom photomontages for a variety of corporate and consumer clients.

One more very colorful marine iguanas. Punta Suarez is home to the red form of marine iguanas. During mating season they...
06/05/2026

One more very colorful marine iguanas. Punta Suarez is home to the red form of marine iguanas. During mating season they adopt brighter colors to attract potential mates. This one definitely looks dressed for a night out!

Marine Iguanas the world’s only sea-going lizard, found exclusively in the Galápagos Islands, where it dives into the co...
06/05/2026

Marine Iguanas the world’s only sea-going lizard, found exclusively in the Galápagos Islands, where it dives into the cold ocean to feed on algae. These reptiles have unique adaptations for their marine lifestyle, including flattened tails for swimming, blunt snouts for grazing, and special glands to sneeze out excess salt. Their dark color helps them conserve heat after diving in cold water. There are different species of marine iguanas on the different islands and the ones we saw on Española, on our hike to Punta Suarez, are unique in color, often called Christmas iguanas for their red and green coloration. Swipe to see the one I saw swimming.

That feeling you get when you’ve met your soulmate and stand to watch the mist rise up from the sea… two Blue-footed bo*...
06/04/2026

That feeling you get when you’ve met your soulmate and stand to watch the mist rise up from the sea… two Blue-footed bo***es share a moment over Punta Suarez’s famous blowhole. Photos shot with OM 1 Mk 2. Video with iPhone 16Pro.

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Down the path a bit from the Albatross, another love story was unfolding.Blue-footed bo***es perform an elaborate and hi...
06/04/2026

Down the path a bit from the Albatross, another love story was unfolding.

Blue-footed bo***es perform an elaborate and highly visual courtship dance to attract a mate, characterized by high-stepping footwork, whistling calls, and sky-pointing poses. The vibrant blue color of the feet acts as a crucial indicator of the bird’s health and genetic fitness.

During the courtship dance, the male Blue-footed B***y pauses to stretch his neck and point his beak straight up into the sky. Simultaneously, he will fan out his wings and raise his tail, showcasing his form to potential partners.

— that B***y sure knew how to get that girl’s attention!

Nesting and flying Waved Albatross on Punta Suarez.
06/04/2026

Nesting and flying Waved Albatross on Punta Suarez.

06/04/2026

At Punta Suarez on Española our hike took us to the breeding site of the Galapagos’ Waved Albatross. These large birds can be seen on land only at nesting sites, where pairs engage in elaborate courtship displays. See video in first slide. They display courtship behavior in April, nest and lay eggs in May, and by December the young fledge and leave for a few months before returning in March. See next post for nesting and flight shots.

After our early morning visit to Gardner Bay, we went deep water snorkeling from the panga around the island from the is...
06/02/2026

After our early morning visit to Gardner Bay, we went deep water snorkeling from the panga around the island from the island. Our in-water guide pointed out a Chocolate Chip Sea Star (a first for me). He then led us into a cavern where we got a cool view looking out from the inside. We then swam along the rocky edge of the ricky island’s edge, where we had some playful company who decided to swim with us!

Note: Photographing while snorkeling is even more challenging than when diving. I especially missed my lights and the ability to really get face to face with my subjects. It’s all a learning curve!

Swallow-tailed Gull.
05/20/2026

Swallow-tailed Gull.

The first of many Blue-footed Bo***es — , of course! ***es
05/19/2026

The first of many Blue-footed Bo***es — , of course!

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Marine Iguana blending in with the lava rocks. So many more photos to go through!
05/19/2026

Marine Iguana blending in with the lava rocks. So many more photos to go through!

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