One more from my December trip to the Falklands...
A Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrisocome) displays on a lichen covered rock in evening light against the ocean in the background, Saunders Islands, Falkland Islands.
EOS 1Ds Mk2 / EF500mm f4 IS / Tripod / 1/800s f8 ISO320
Posted by Cory Freeman on February 6, 2008 at 10:06 AM
That was nice of it to pose for you! Nice image Enrique.
Posted by Anil Rao on February 12, 2008 at 9:17 PM
I like your use of color which really sets this photo apart. It adds an extra punch to an already striking image.
Posted by Nelcha Cross on February 12, 2008 at 10:50 PM
You are killin' me here going to places I have only dreamt of...
I checked out your map
I am so happy that you are having these opportunities
and sharing these wonderful images with us...
I love ALL of the Penguins and this little guy is one
I don't think I have seen before..
Thanks for sharing your lovely portrait.
The pose adds alot to the image.........glad to see some wildlife here
Only thing missing is a sound file
in gratitude,
Nelcha
Posted by Scott Buckel on February 13, 2008 at 5:17 AM
Enrique - a great psoe and even better light. I didn't know such light existed there! I know it did not when I was there.
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4 repliesA Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrisocome) displays on a lichen covered rock in evening light against the ocean in the background, Saunders Islands, Falkland Islands.
EOS 1Ds Mk2 / EF500mm f4 IS / Tripod / 1/800s f8 ISO320
I checked out your map
I am so happy that you are having these opportunities
and sharing these wonderful images with us...
I love ALL of the Penguins and this little guy is one
I don't think I have seen before..
Thanks for sharing your lovely portrait.
The pose adds alot to the image.........glad to see some wildlife here
Only thing missing is a sound file
in gratitude,
Nelcha
Scott