This king penguin colony looked like a gathering for an outdoor music festival. But with penguins. There was certainly a lot of activity going on. The growing chicks (all those wearing brown coats) were in various stages of molting — you can see all the white feathers on the ground — while the parents were busy feeding their demanding brood. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 98mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/400th of a second, graduated neutral density filter.
I woke up this morning thinking, “what would it look like if every Penguin in the world were in Purgatory?” And then boom, this photo arrives. Kismet, Sean. Kismet.
Woodstock for penguins! Without the rain! Beautiful capture with clouds parted, sunlight streaming, and, best of all, penguins as far as we can see. I can only imagine the noise of it all!
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This king penguin colony looked like a gathering for an outdoor music festival. But with penguins. There was certainly a lot of activity going on. The growing chicks (all those wearing brown coats) were in various stages of molting — you can see all the white feathers on the ground — while the parents were busy feeding their demanding brood. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 98mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/400th of a second, graduated neutral density filter.
Love the sky!
When you can’t be a worldwide nature explorer but you do love to travel, it’s photographers like you, that take us there. Thank you!
Thanks Rachel. This one brings up good memories for me. Would love to be back in that place.
I woke up this morning thinking, “what would it look like if every Penguin in the world were in Purgatory?” And then boom, this photo arrives. Kismet, Sean. Kismet.
Wish I could get tickets to that music festival!
Ha. Me too Rachel. A magical place.
Looks like the Biblical films I saw as a child. New Testament .
Gorgeous, heavenly light.
No doubt Bob. It was a magical scene. Would love to go back.
Woodstock for penguins! Without the rain! Beautiful capture with clouds parted, sunlight streaming, and, best of all, penguins as far as we can see. I can only imagine the noise of it all!