Of the five species of penguins that I photographed in the Falkland Islands, the Magellanic penguins were the only ones that don’t live in colonies, but rather, in burrows. They can typically be seen popping out of these holes in the ground, surveying the area for any danger before either going back down, or waddling away to do whatever it is that needs doing. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/125th of a second.
Amy and I are in Atlanta for a few days. Yesterday we visited the GA aquarium, which has a wonderful penguin gallery. Love these curious guys. So much personality!
Another great photo – I really enjoy the daily pic!
Thanks Rachel. And yes, that’s true about me getting on the ground. If the animal allows me the time to get down, I will. Even the larger animals look better and more heroic when their photos are taken from a ground level perspective.
——- Sometimes this island life fails
——- My wanderlust , not another
——- Naked lunch in my Burroughs
——- My heart calls me west to
——- Philippines and perhaps
——- My death .
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That’s sweet!
What a beautiful sight to see like a picture postcard with such background to see!
Unusual that they live in ground there
Aunt Sue
I agree, great postcard.
Thanks Aunt Sue. Yes, they were sort of the one-of-these-things-isn’t-like-the-others of penguins.
Amy and I are in Atlanta for a few days. Yesterday we visited the GA aquarium, which has a wonderful penguin gallery. Love these curious guys. So much personality!
Another great photo – I really enjoy the daily pic!
Thanks James. I’ll have to check out that aquarium next time I’m in Atlanta.
Another great example of incorporating the animal with the landscape. You must spend over 50% of your time photographing laying on the ground!
Thanks Rachel. And yes, that’s true about me getting on the ground. If the animal allows me the time to get down, I will. Even the larger animals look better and more heroic when their photos are taken from a ground level perspective.
——- Sometimes this island life fails
——- My wanderlust , not another
——- Naked lunch in my Burroughs
——- My heart calls me west to
——- Philippines and perhaps
——- My death .