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Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
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Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)

Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands
Antarctica

I loved how this beautiful Adélie Penguin came into view as I sat in a bobbing zodiac in choppy Antarctic waters. It's stance evoked a carefree attitude although it was soon pursued by a hungry youngster as seen in the next image. Photographing wildlife in these conditions is tricky to say the least requiring very high shutter speeds in continuous drive mode ,while attempting to acquire and maintain focus. Anything I can get as such is a victory in itself.

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