King Penguin by danob
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Description
Fifteen million penguins live in the South Atlantic (excluding sub-Antarctic and Antarctic areas). A large proportion of these are to be found in the the Falkland Islands which hold the world's largest concentration of Rockhopper Penguins and a quarter of the world population of Gentoo penguins, with three other breeding species (King, Magellanic and Macaroni).
Penguins are among the most popular of birds today yet they were exploited by mankind in the Falkland Islands for at least two centuries. Millions were slaughtered for their oil from late in the 18th century. Eggs of all four species of penguin have been taken for food since men reached the Falklands. In 1871 a colony of Rockhoppers at Sparrow Cove near Stanley yielded 25,000 eggs, but none breed there today.
In the present century the coastal breeding sites and a flightless, aquatic life style make penguins highly vulnerable to oil pollution, entanglement in marine debris and changes in the marine ecosystem. Falkland waters are already subject to large scale commercial fisheries. The imminent exploration for oil in Falkland waters makes research into the at sea distribution status and life style of penguins an urgent priority.
Sad to say I had little time to photograph them in this amazing place, when I was there before, during and after the War it was too dangerous when I had the time after the pointless conflict, due to mine fields. This image was taken at Bird World in Glos and I use it for my business cards..
Thanks for taking time to look and any comments
Comments (48)
Wonderful work.....!!!!!
wowww, impressiv capture and perfectly color and lighting!!! Well done my friend ;) good day and hugsss
What strange eyes he has...Anyway,fabulous capture Danny.If he's the King Penguin,then you are the King when it comes to capturing them...and all other such creatures.Bravo,again.
I had no clue as to how detailed this would be when I clicked on the thumbnail. -WOW!- You rock my world Danny! Thanks for this awsome image and info. Did you get a model release...? ;^P
An absolute BEAUTY! A real delight to see! Excellent work! +++
O yes MARLENE, Danny is a king.....he has such a good eye..wonderful colours...lovely bird...nice one for a business card
Hi Danny, O yes I bet she can make you some nice business cards, no doubts, what a gorgeous and colourful bird
wow!!! superb!!
Ahh - that's an awesome photograph ... pretty colours, nice clear to see the fur-texture - Excellent !
Beautiful shot. Excellent.
Fantastic..........
seen the movie 'Madagascar'?
Another stunning shot!!!Superb!Bravo!!!
Beautiful bird and a beautiful photo. Very well done. Danny V Tks :^)
Ah yes, the Malvinas, hehe. Was in Mexico at the time of the war. Interesting history, interesting reactions....Thanks much for the link. Have someone who can use it, and will....
Intersting and beautiful
Impressive shot! Excellent
What a wonderful shot! I love Penguines :P hehe And i have some great shot of them.. I will post one hopefully today.. Very Impressive colours and pose.. VOTE!!! my friend..
geepers..look at those colors..
thanks for sharing... this is so fine.
It is a regal looking bird alright.
Beautiful - have never seen a penguin like that.
VOTE!!!!!!! :)
What a picture of this highly beautifull bird. usefull info as always thx for that!
OMG what a perfect photo!! An excellent choice for your business cards Dan! :-) I just purchased an oil painting of two penguins from my good friend, L.Cherlindrea here in Rosity, and it arrived today! It seems you are reading my mind again. :-) I absolutely love the DOF and colors on this amazing bird. Thank you for the interesting information as always too!! VOTE
Another magnificent image, beautifully photographed. Also, I love the information accompanying this work, I truly appreciate it. Wonderful work Danny!
great pose and expression. an excellent photography. #:O)
impressive history on the penguin and this capture shows off the beautiful colors perfect
Those one is a textile designers treat...... what nature offers is the best in colors and combinations.;)
Soon they will have peace and God will put to ruin those ruining the earth. Mankind has never learned to protect and care for anything, not even his own. Prayers and HUGS!!!