This one is a good example of the early morning ritual of the king penguins that I talked about previously. A few leaders go down to the shoreline and contemplate getting into the water, while the rest of the group hangs back, waiting to see what happens. It goes on like this for several hours as the penguins slowly make their way down the length of the beach before finally getting up the nerve to go for it. Once the first one goes in, the rest quickly follow. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 400, f/5 at 1/3200th of a second
What a fascinating ritual. Where do they sleep? You say they “go down to the shoreline”, but where have they come from after sleeping? In caves? nests? beach grasses? And are they quiet overnight or is there a bunch of squawking going on with some restless ones?
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This one is a good example of the early morning ritual of the king penguins that I talked about previously. A few leaders go down to the shoreline and contemplate getting into the water, while the rest of the group hangs back, waiting to see what happens. It goes on like this for several hours as the penguins slowly make their way down the length of the beach before finally getting up the nerve to go for it. Once the first one goes in, the rest quickly follow.
GREAT PIC. TODAY.
Attired for the task ahead —- We wait inertias resolve and —- Our appointment with the sea .
What a fascinating ritual. Where do they sleep? You say they “go down to the shoreline”, but where have they come from after sleeping? In caves? nests? beach grasses? And are they quiet overnight or is there a bunch of squawking going on with some restless ones?
New background. Done.
What a beautiful site. Thank you!!!
incredible shot and creatures!
This photograph and your comments make me really wonder what it would be like to be a penguin. Also…gorgeous, as always.
A beautiful photograph with an exquisite background Sean!
The March of the Penguins.