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Pygoscelis antarcticus


Pygoscelis antarcticus
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 75 W: 57 N: 324] (1343)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/7.5, 1/2500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Antarctica, Penguins [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-24 16:13
Viewed: 561
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Chinstrap Penguin (pingüino de barbijo) is a species of penguin which is found in the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, the South Orkneys, South Shetland, South Georgia, Bouvet Island, Balleny and Peter I Island. Their name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other names for them are "Ringed Penguins", "Bearded Penguins", and "Stonecracker Penguins" due to their harsh call. They grow to 68 cm (27 in) and there are approximately 7,500,000 breeding pairs. The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5 kg (10 lbs). Their diet consists of krill (a shrimp-like sea creature) and fish.



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This photo is taken in Melchior Island in Antarctica. Cropped format.
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  • Bass Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 101 W: 0 N: 115] (465)
  • [2008-03-24 17:49]

Hola Ferran,
hermoso ejemplar. Parece el perfil que piden para el documento! jajajaja.
Muy buenos los detalles sobre las plumas: jamas habia visto los puntitos esos ni la linea bajo los ojos. Buen BG y POV. Por lo nublado que se ve el día, debo decir que hiciste un muy buen trabajo con la luz.
saludos!
que tengas buen dia
Brenda

Hi Ferran,
Very nice capture of this Penguin. Nice color tones and details.
TFS
Wei

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 5834] (19602)
  • [2008-03-24 22:01]

Wow, Ferran, what a beautiful portrait.
This chinstrap looks like he is posing for you, a la Napoleon!
A wonderfully clear image with excellent exposure.
TFS. : )

nice portrait, TFS Ori

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 354 W: 51 N: 475] (2048)
  • [2008-03-25 0:59]

Hello Ferran,
cute bird :)
nice presentation and great details,
TFS,
Dejan

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2304 W: 59 N: 3674] (11774)
  • [2008-03-25 3:55]

Hi Ferran,
Very nice portrait of this penguin. I liked your frontal POV, composition and the details. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

Hi Ferran

Great shot of this lovely chinstrap penguin.
Good POV and good sharpness and contrast with OOF background.

Chris

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1104 W: 59 N: 2243] (7437)
  • [2008-03-25 12:02]

Hello Ferran,
What a beauty! Very good sharp details and great natural colours. Pose and POV are excellent.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 741 W: 11 N: 1381] (4761)
  • [2008-03-25 12:56]

Hi Ferran,

Nice capture of the Chinstrap Penguin, nicely composed and I like the full frontal pose of the bird, good detail and colours too.

Hil

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  • carmia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 221 W: 2 N: 119] (1881)
  • [2008-03-25 16:37]

Excelent imatge, molt bons detalls i nitidessa, la teva serie per l' Antartica es molt bona i molt interesabt, un viatge profitós!! Salutacions. Carme.

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