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Pygoscelis papua population


Pygoscelis papua population
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 791 W: 53 N: 2113] (10340)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 24-105 mm F4L IS USM
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Antarctica, Penguins [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-08 12:30
Viewed: 5488
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, is easily recognised by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head. Chicks have grey backs with white fronts. Adult Gentoos reach a height of 75 to 90 cm (30-36 in), making them the largest penguins outside of the two giant species, the Emperor Penguin and the King Penguin. They are the fastest underwater swimming penguins, reaching speeds of 36 km/h.

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This photo is taken in Cuverville island, Antarctica continent. Original format.

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 244 W: 20 N: 839] (3892)
  • [2008-05-08 22:04]

Hi Ferran , a nice photo , with a good view of the penguin habitat , very nice colors too. I think that maybe would have worked better to shoot a bit higher with the penguins closer to the bottom frame and try for a bit of horizon , to combine the penguin with a landscape. Thanks for sharing this.

Regards

Art

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1127 W: 254 N: 3161] (14464)
  • [2008-05-08 23:08]

Hi Ferran,

A nice capture of this gentoo penguin in its natural surrounding,well composed and tfs this view I hope to see myselves as well one time,

Paul

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