Must be tough being a penguin and getting an itch on the side of your face. This little guy was doing his best to take care of the situation when we floated by. The location was Tagas Cove, on Isabella Island. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 240mm) ISO 400, f/9 at 1/1250th of a second
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Of the earth in shape— I flex and preen,my feathers—yearning for the sea.
This guy looks like he may be the “black penguin” of his group. Kind of awkward and a bit homely looking. Poor guy.