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Clambering up an Iceberg


Clambering up an Iceberg
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Copyright: James Parker (Jamesp) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5061] (15084)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2002-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1vHS, Canon 24-70 mm f 2,8 L-USM, Fuji Provia 100
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Penguins in the Wild, Penguins [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-17 10:24
Viewed: 1061
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
For today's posting (a scanned slide taken in 2002) I have moved to Antarctica. It shows Adele penguins clambering up an iceberg - there were leopard seals patrolling the coast.

Paulet Island is a circular island about 1 mile (1.6 km) in diameter, lying 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Dundee Island, off the northeastern end of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is composed of lava flows capped by a cinder cone with a small summit crater. Geothermal heat keeps parts of the island ice-free, and the presence of such heat suggests that it was last active within the last 1,000 years. Paulet Island was discovered by a British expedition (1839-1843) under James Clark Ross and named by him for Captain the Right Honorable Lord George Paulet, Royal Navy.

Paulet Island is home to a colony of over 200,000 Adelie penguins.

The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica, and almost the only part of that continent that extends outside the Antarctic Circle. It lies in the Western Hemisphere, facing South America, making it a part of West Antarctica. It extends from a line between Cape Adams (Weddell Sea) and a point on the mainland south of Eklund Islands, to Prime Head (63º13'S). The peninsula forms part of the British Antarctic Territory.

The first sighting of Antarctic Peninsula is contested but apparently occurred in the 1820s. Agreement on this name by the US-ACAN and UK-APC in 1964 resolved a long-standing difference over the use of the American name "Palmer Peninsula" or the British name "Graham Land" for this feature.[1] (Graham Land is now that part of the Antarctic Peninsula northward of a line between Cape Jeremy and Cape Agassiz, whilst Palmer Land is the part southward of that line. Palmer Land is named for the American seal hunter, Nathaniel Palmer.) In Chile, the peninsula is officially referred as O'Higgins Land, after the Chilean patriot and Antarctic visionary. Other Spanish countries call it "Península Antártica", among them Argentina (while also calling it "Tierra de San Martín"), which has more bases and personnel there than any other nation.

The peninsula is highly mountainous, its highest peaks rising to approximately 2,800 metres (9,186 feet). These mountains are considered to be a continuation of the Andes of South America, with a submarine spine connecting the two. That is an argument advanced by Chile and Argentina for their territorial claims. The peninsula has a sharp elevation gradient, with glaciers flowing into the Larsen Ice Shelf, which experienced significant breakup in 2002.

Since the peninsula has the mildest climate in Antarctica, the highest concentration of research stations on the continent can be found there, or on the many nearby islands, and is the part of Antarctica most often visited by tour vessels and yachts.
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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1871 W: 8 N: 4868] (15759)
  • [2008-03-17 10:28]

Hi James,

It's wonderful to see your penguins again! I'm so glad you show one still climbing after the others reached the top. I love the different positions. Excellent colors and good details. It must be amazing so see this.

Jane

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 627 W: 0 N: 1553] (5093)
  • [2008-03-17 10:44]

Hello James, another superb shot. I really like it, it is funny, sharp and bright, beautiful colours and great composition... I like the penguin at the bottom, with its little foot in the air to help him climb the iceberg. What nice trips you have had in your life, it is fantastic. You make us travel through the month of March, which for us in northern latitudes mean winter, winter to be going. It's the time of the year where I say: I'm not going out anymore, I wait for spring. Thanks for the great reminder of joy in sliding on the snow and in the sunshine, like it is here today. Bye bye!

Francine

Great action shot! Details and sharpness excellent for a scanned photo. You could almost say that guys are having fun.

Hi James, Fun shot of the Penguins. Fine composition and super details of the ice. Beautiful blue sky. Tfs Richard

What a cute and funny shot you have here of these penguins. They are so cute

Hello James,
Fun capture of the moment!
But maybe it is not as hard as it looks like, I guess they are used to manage under these conditions...
A very attractive composition, sharp fine details and the ice is well exposed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

Hello James
This is a spectacular picture and you have done well to freeze (a poor pun) the action as the last penguin is scrambling up the iceberg.
perfectly exposed as well with none of the whites blown at all...and you took this when you didnt have the luxury of a preview to show you a histogram and blinky parts showing the exposure!!
Another Superb note as well full of fascinating information.

All the Best

Paul

Great to talk you today and looking forward to tomorrow.

Its nice to see Panguans on Trek Nature! Well done James! This one is very nice. Cheers Josh Lewis.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1834 W: 243 N: 6032] (21484)
  • [2008-03-17 12:27]

Great image of these Penguins James!
I love all their comical poses :-)
Excellent exposure.
Nice composition.
Well done!
Thanks,
Joe

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2096 W: 9 N: 5879] (22262)
  • [2008-03-17 13:17]

Hi James .There has to be a good reason to climb an iceberg a Leopard Seal is a good one. I like the one in the middle having a look back. such a crisp and clear picture with fine detail. well done TFS the interesting notes too.
Nick..

Around the world in 80 days..one of my favorites of the old musicals...wow...you sure span teh globe James....superior shot in Antarctic Blue! I love it much...you are a pro!
Bob

Hi Friend James,

What a cookie capture of these lovely penguins:). Your shot is excellent as usual. The sharpnes and details on the white ice first number indicating your known excellent photography friend. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 6 N: 2090] (13487)
  • [2008-03-17 14:01]

Hola James,
(buen scan)
interesante trabajo y colores...
magnífica escena,
saludos

Hello James.
This is technically perfect picture. Excellent composition. Interesting shot. Well done. tfs. Steve

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 647 W: 42 N: 1198] (3854)
  • [2008-03-17 15:53]

Hi James,
What an amazing shot the detail in the ice is just perfect, and that last struggling penguin and the one in front looking back as if to say get a move on, just wonderful, excellent notes too, all the best Cheers Rick :)

Hello James,
All colours and details splendid in this shot. I love penguins:). TFS. Regards,
Nazım

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1098 W: 1 N: 4462] (14976)
  • [2008-03-17 18:40]

Hello James,
I never tire of your globe hopping it keeps things fresh. This splendid image reminds me how incredible I find their ability to climb on the ice. Here apparently for good reason, they don't want to be lunch. Thanks James.
Rick

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 5 N: 2883] (10431)
  • [2008-03-17 19:33]

Hola James.
La gran familia reunida aqui, en las colinas de nieve. Bella foto James. Hermosos colores y exelente el encuadre.
Un Abrazo
Luis52.

hello James

what a lovely shot of these penguins, i love your POV
with showing us the snow on the bottom of the image,
it is funny the one trying to go up, excellent luminisity
of your image, i love that blue tones on all the images,
it shows us the cold temparature of the place, TFS

Asbed

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 570] (2343)
  • [2008-03-18 4:56]

Hi James,
Awesome shot!
Beautiful colors!
TFS
Ena

Hey Jim!
Yet another mind blowing shot!
I love the details and the overall composition!Thank you!
Kind regards,
Goldy

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 120 N: 5170] (22829)
  • [2008-03-18 6:36]

Hello James, great shot, nice composition and great technique as always, very well done, thanks!

Mario

Hi James
Nice compo with beautiful colours
Well done
Albert

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4734] (15295)
  • [2008-03-18 9:28]

Hi James.
Simply superb technically and esthetically picture. I am impressed with brilliant reproduction of so contrast objects. Snow is reflected with tiny shades as well as the wonderful bird in third solid costumes. Amazing lights, amazing colours. Bravo, my dear friend.
Alexei.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1770 W: 29 N: 5156] (16888)
  • [2008-03-18 9:32]

Hi James,
Wonderful shot and this is a real delight for the eyes. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours. Perfect lighting and exposure and I like the effect on the iceberg. The Penguins are having a fine time up there and you have portrayed this with a dine POV and DOF. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello James,
The white balanced is perfect in this shot also with good exposure and focus!
very sharp image with wonderful colouration and details
many thanks again for the good notes
best regards
Tony

James, Excellent shot with lovely landscape. The clarity is amazing. Ganesh

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-03-18 20:55]

Hello James

What a wonderful capture.Happy feet!
The focus is excellent with lovely detail and rich natural colour.
Well composed in the frame.
TFS

Rob

A classic capture of Penguins in Antarctica, James.
You have always been a great photographer, as is evident from this brilliant picture.
I like those cracks in the ice which have been caught so sharply.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2544 W: 170 N: 7738] (24487)
  • [2008-03-19 5:31]

Hello James,
WHat a wonderful capture of this group of Penguins scrambling up the iceberg! Great focus on this little group and the light and colours are stunning. Very well composed too!
Many thanks, Ulla

Hi James,
This is so wonderful! You are very lucky to have seen such great sceneries! Everything is so well done here: composition, POV, exposure, details and those beautiful subjects. As usual, I enjoyed reading your notes. Thanks,
Claudine

Hello James,
What a marvelous composition. Great action photo in beautiful colours. The different poses are very nice. Good sharpness and details.
Regards,
Peter

Hi James!

I just wrote a critique for your next post, that big rock. I have to tell the same here - how does the penguin not fall off? :) Again a very sharp and contrastful scan, the bluish tone in the ice is very interesting while the penguins' white are not - it can't be an incorrect wb, but what can make the ice bluish then...
They look really lovely, TFS!

Best regards,
Andor

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1477 W: 18 N: 3013] (11052)
  • [2008-03-20 13:34]

Hi James

I just love the moment here. Every penguin is doing something different. Beautifully composed and the blue tones are wonderful. This would be my dream trip

TFS

Karan

Great shot! The colours and composition look beautiful. Also the list of countries you have visited amazes me!

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