Gentoo penguin from below. by blinkings
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The penguin is a Gentoo. These beautiful creatures are quite distinct from any other penguin, with the white stripe across the top of the head and bright orange bill. They are also better swimmers and divers than other penguins. Their super-streamlined bodies make them the fastest penguin underwater, able to reach speeds of 36kph, and they can dive to 170 metres down into the deep ocean. Gentoos breed in colonies in the harsh, cold climate of the islands surrounding the Antarctic, using nests made of stone and grass. Their droppings then fertilize the grass ready for the following year.
Shot at the Melbourne aquarium. Here is a shot I have already posted, just to show you the bird's size.
Comments (20)
BIG smile!!!!
Just love penguins.
What a brill pic! Wonderful!
And it is even looking at you Andrew, great shot.
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
superb shot Andrew,great composition
Fantastic underwater shot mate, although I guess how you got this. It was really kind of the penguin to pose for you :)
They are so cute and i love this shot.
Wonderful capture.
The lighting and color is great.
What an excellent pose the Penguin put in for you, and such clear water! Stunning mate.. Rob
Excellent shot, well done.
I really love this POV. :))))))) They are very pretty. :))))) I think I watched a show about these not to long ago. :))) They really do dive very well. :))) When they come out of the water it is like they are being shot out of the water by cannon. :)))) Beautiful image my friend. :)))) Most excellent capture. :))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :)))))))
Wow! This is very kewl. Very nice shot. Aloha
Great capture,Mate! Do you remember the penguin's submarine of the film "Batman" with Adam west and Burt Ward?
Great viewing angle, great shot!
The colours and the details makes this pop - top shot Blink!
Very cool capture
Adorable!
S/he is a real cutie and checking you out. I see what you mean about the streamlined body. Interesting information too!