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Porpoising
Gentoo Penguins porpoising to escape a Leopard Seal.
Habitat
erm... icy water?
Location
Pleneau Island, Antarctic Peninsula
Date taken
Feb 08
Scientific name
Pygoscelis papua
Equipment used
Canon 30D + 70-200L f4
Now that's not something you see everyday (at least not around here)! Very interesting shot, shows the environment well. Well done.
 
Well done! You left enough of the background in to really make it interesting...not to take away from the great action photography. Good work!
 
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Superb shot! Agree with Dennis, excellent environment.
 
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This makes such a lovely image JC, showing some great behaviour action.

I've added it to the Opus article, thanks.
 

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New Zealand, Southern Oceans, Antarctica
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