Nothing about a king penguin’s entrance into the water is expeditious. They’ll go to the water’s edge, retreat, go back again, contemplate any danger that may lurk unseen, retreat again, do a little dance, stretch, retreat again, and then finally, maybe, make the plunge and get down to the business of catching fish. This guy appeared to be throwing a few back stretches into the routine, limbering up for the adventure ahead. Photographed at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
He’s thinking: Oh, the possibilities, Oh, the scary stuff, Oh, the FISH!!
Love that you captured his whole reflection in the wet sand. Lovely image that tells a story.
Oh, I DO love this photograph. Why did my mind immediately go to images of Michael Phelps – before a competition – standing on the swimmer’s block, with his great 6’7” wingspan flapping in the air? One of your best, Sean!
great pic. ) how many pic. do think you have taken ? ) I have taken about 30,00 ) and may pic. stil come out bald, do you have any avice on how to take better pic. ) ( me )
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Nothing about a king penguin’s entrance into the water is expeditious. They’ll go to the water’s edge, retreat, go back again, contemplate any danger that may lurk unseen, retreat again, do a little dance, stretch, retreat again, and then finally, maybe, make the plunge and get down to the business of catching fish. This guy appeared to be throwing a few back stretches into the routine, limbering up for the adventure ahead. Photographed at Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/640th of a second.
Ready Set Go ,so sleek when in water
Orange markings on each side are striking
Thanks Aunt Sue. I did like that the two orange patches were visible.
Love his shadow.
Thanks Donna. Always a bonus to catch the reflection.
He’s thinking: Oh, the possibilities, Oh, the scary stuff, Oh, the FISH!!
Love that you captured his whole reflection in the wet sand. Lovely image that tells a story.
Thanks Laura. The draw of a good meal always outweighs the fear of any danger.
grreat pic. ) try to take some nite pic. ) they didnt turn out to good, so keep up the good work. ) thanks ………….
Thanks Michael. Will do.
Oh, I DO love this photograph. Why did my mind immediately go to images of Michael Phelps – before a competition – standing on the swimmer’s block, with his great 6’7” wingspan flapping in the air? One of your best, Sean!
Ha, I can definitely see the Phelps reference. Thanks Sue. This is one that I initially skipped over in my initial edit from the Falklands.
great pic. ) how many pic. do think you have taken ? ) I have taken about 30,00 ) and may pic. stil come out bald, do you have any avice on how to take better pic. ) ( me )
Looks like a moment of thanks prior to taking the plunge.