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King penguin
StrikingSlug

King penguin (Apetenodytes patagonicus)

This shot was taken on the beach on King Edward Point, South Georgia. The kings are almost totally fearless down there, as visitors are well trained not to hassle them. I took a number of similar shots but this is the only one where the penguin was not blinking - it seems it's not just humans who are prone to having their photos taken with theie eyes shut!
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Habitat
Beach
Location
King Edward Point, South Georgia
Date taken
11 Mar 09
Scientific name
Apetenodytes patagonicus
Equipment used
Pentax K200D, 55-300mm lens, 1/180 @ F4.5, ISO 100, 150mm
FL_Nikon_girl
Wow! Amazing details in this close-up portrait. Thanks for sharing this wonderful picture and bringing the birds (I never get to see) so close :)
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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