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Motif: Gentoo Penguin sledding


Posted by Jim Urbach on Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:04 pm

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This type of image probably can't be obtained if you go to SGI or Antarctica in January because the snow has melted about the colonies. I'm not sure exactly where it was taken on my trip but it's a pose I rarely saw.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:06 pm
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Nice. I like the texture and shapes of the snow as much as I like the bird.
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by Paul Skoczylas on Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:08 pm
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Cute! We don't see too many penguins here! I expect this Motif will be interesting...

I like the detail in the snow, while still maintaining some detail in the blacks.

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by AlexC on Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:36 pm
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Excellent behavioral pose, they slide and paddle since it makes it easier for them to travel the long distances between shore and the nesting rookery , much better and efficient than walking!!
The texture on the snow if "A1", and the exposure is dead on!!!
I only wish I was there as well!!!
Congrats, Jim!!! Well done!! 8) 8) 8)
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by Mike Wilson on Mon Dec 15, 2003 5:55 pm
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Cool shot. Looks like fun.
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by Alan Murphy on Mon Dec 15, 2003 6:36 pm
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Nice to see a penguin on soft clean snow. This is a great shot with a great pose.
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by Jim Zipp on Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:04 pm
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Nice appealing shot Jim.
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by BrianS on Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:11 pm
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Nice one.
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by Bill Whala on Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:13 pm
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This is really a great shot. I love the sledding behavior and you captured it very well here!!
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:21 pm
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Jim,

Excellent shot with a great sliding pose. You really did well with the exposure of both the snow and the dark feather of the penguin. nice work.
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by Jill on Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:41 pm
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Wonderful capture, Jim!!! A fabulous setting for sledding and an adorable penguin as well !!! 8) 8)
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Dec 15, 2003 8:44 pm
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Excellent action, Jim. I miss a catchlight.
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by LHays on Tue Dec 16, 2003 5:48 am
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This guy is precious!!! The action and the detail in the snow make if a terrific shot.
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by Harvey Edelman on Tue Dec 16, 2003 8:26 am
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Excellent image on all counts.
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Dec 16, 2003 12:13 pm
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I love it! Very cute!!!
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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Dec 16, 2003 6:26 pm
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This one really makes me smile. I love the little sideways head-turn and the icy wingtip as well and the textured snow.
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by NDCheryl on Wed Dec 17, 2003 7:33 pm
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Very cool shot. I love it!
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