Gentoo penguin from below. by blinkings

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 13, 2012

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Description

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)

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JuliSonne

12:59AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

BIG smile!!!!

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Stooit

1:45AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

Just love penguins.

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durleybeachbum

1:45AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

What a brill pic! Wonderful!

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jayfar

1:52AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

And it is even looking at you Andrew, great shot.

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kgb224

3:00AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

Superb capture my friend. God Bless.

alanwilliams

3:11AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

superb shot Andrew,great composition

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Maxidyne

6:28AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

Fantastic underwater shot mate, although I guess how you got this. It was really kind of the penguin to pose for you :)

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dakotabluemoon

6:50AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

They are so cute and i love this shot.

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pimanjc

8:44AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

Wonderful capture.

gary2012

8:49AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

The lighting and color is great.

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debbielove

9:43AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

What an excellent pose the Penguin put in for you, and such clear water! Stunning mate.. Rob

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bebopdlx

10:31AM | Sat, 13 October 2012

Excellent shot, well done.

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Isabelle711

11:22PM | Sat, 13 October 2012

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 :)))))))

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