Penguin

Posted by Graham Russon (Cape Town, South Africa) on 26 March 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Last shot for now of the penguins at Boulders Beach. In the not too distant future, I'm planning to do a dawn shoot, where there are no tourists and great lighting. Just have to pluck the courage to get up so early, and I better do it before winter comes.

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Comments (14)

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Just lovely! "Hugable!"
Seems like there is a lot of splashing going on at his feet... would have loved to see the full picture :)

26 Mar 2008 7:22pm

@Ina: Thanks Ina. I liked this shot, because of the action of the water. I had to crop right and bottom to get rid of a distracting shadow of a tourist. But looking at it, yes his feet should have been kept in.

Jaynee from Cape Town, South Africa

Oh what a splendid chap! Wonderful markings, and I love the turmoil of the water. Very good shot Graham.

26 Mar 2008 7:33pm

@Jaynee: Thanks Jaynee

Tracey from Baltimore, United States

What a beauty! The penguin and the picture :0) I feel your pain with the dawn shots. I always have good intentions, but the bed feels too good. Now that you have publicly announced you are going to do it, you have no excuses!

26 Mar 2008 10:06pm

@Tracey: Thanks Tracey. Already regretting the bold statemetn to get up early :)

Melissa from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Fantastic capture! Love the action of the water! Great image.

27 Mar 2008 12:59am

@Melissa: Thank you Melissa.

drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I really liked these, you have captured the character of the birds so well. Can't wait to see the dawn shots - set your alarm! =D)

Dan

27 Mar 2008 1:21am

@drphoto: Thank you Dan, much appreciated

Gary from Cochise County, United States

What a great capture. The color is brilliant.

27 Mar 2008 1:41am

@Gary: Thanks Garay

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

great shot!

27 Mar 2008 1:54am

@Elisa: Thanks Elisa

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

Cute. :)
it seems to me that he or she is thinking about something.

27 Mar 2008 2:37am

@pLusOne: THanks, yes perhaps he's thinking wheres that sushi now.

Lindsay from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot Graham love the colours.Looking at this pic and listening to Vanilla Ice on the radio looks as if the penguin is ready to break it down to the beat.(",)....

27 Mar 2008 5:51am

@Lindsay: Thanks Lindsay, yes he does look like he' s about to start a breakdance move

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

"Happy Feet" a wonderful capture Graham, it must be really great to be able to get this close to the penguins.

27 Mar 2008 12:10pm

@MaryB: Thanks Mary, yes a bit like happy feet.

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

very nice portrait - lovely bird

27 Mar 2008 4:26pm

aishah razi from johor, Malaysia

waaa.....i want him!!!;p

that was soooo nice capture..
oh..cant wait to see the down shots!!!

keep it up!!

27 Mar 2008 6:20pm

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

Another great one, Graham. Love the angle of view you have here. That long zoom of yours is obviously just what you need for this.

27 Mar 2008 8:12pm

Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States

I have really loved this series of these adorable creature! Thanks

28 Mar 2008 2:02pm

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