A rockhopper penguin stands above the colony as the sun sets over the south Atlantic Ocean on Saunders Island in the Falklands. It was one of the highlights of my wildlife career to spend a few weeks alone with rockhopper, king, gentoo, Magellanic and macaroni penguins — unconcerned with time or having to be anywhere in particular other than right where I was. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 28mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/250th of a second.
Thanks Sue. Photos like this bring back good memories for me because it was so enjoyable of an experience to just sit by the side of the colony while the day drew to a close. I had nowhere to go or anyplace to be. Nothing better than that.
With his “subjects” in the background, he portrays a stately posture, firmly in command! Wonderful, wonderful portrait, Sean! Your affection for your “subjects” always comes through your lens to us & we thank you!
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Awesome picture – awesome experience. You’re my Hero!
Ha. Thanks Anderson.
I love your wildlife photography! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pics and stories
Thanks Becky Jo. Nice to hear. Hope all is well out west.
You made good use of your small window of time, Sean, by taking a photo that is timeless!
Thanks Sue. Photos like this bring back good memories for me because it was so enjoyable of an experience to just sit by the side of the colony while the day drew to a close. I had nowhere to go or anyplace to be. Nothing better than that.
great pic. ) I hope to vist that place some day, ) great pic. and color. ect. )
Thanks Michael. Definitely a magical place.
So much personality. I love it.
No doubt Shardae. Did we ever give you a spirit animal? Perhaps you’re a rockhopper. Pairs nicely with a slender mongoose.
With his “subjects” in the background, he portrays a stately posture, firmly in command! Wonderful, wonderful portrait, Sean! Your affection for your “subjects” always comes through your lens to us & we thank you!
Amen to that!