Chinstrap Penguin and 2 large chicks at a nest site


Posted by Jim Urbach on Thu May 31, 2018 6:42 pm

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Taken on DECEPTION island JAN 17, 2008. Landed by zodiac behind BAILEYS HEAD and climbed i/2 way to the summit where this nest was located. Dropped to the ground for this image  
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by Ron Day on Thu May 31, 2018 7:48 pm
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Great low perspective and beautiful detail, Jim. The chicks sure look healthy. The climb was worth your effort.
 

by Mako_Elite on Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:55 am
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Nice capture Jim!. Must see clicked...very nice details.

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by ugolino on Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:17 am
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great intimate shot of this little family. thank you for posting, ugolino
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by leigha on Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:48 am
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Very nice family portrait. Congrats.
 

by Karl Egressy on Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:11 am
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Great image, Jim. Rarely seen (if ever) birds on this site.
 

by himadri roy on Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:28 am
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Fantastic frame sir.
 

by Carol Clarke on Fri Jun 01, 2018 8:38 am
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Ron Day wrote:Great low perspective and beautiful detail, Jim. The chicks sure look healthy. The climb was worth your effort.

I agree!  Nicely done on this trio, Jim.

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by Katlady on Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:18 am
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A beautiful, intimate image of of adult with chicks. What a wonderful trip that must have been.
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