This Gentoo Penguin is returning from a fishing trip and pauses on the Antarctic beach to drink water from the melting ice stalactites
but eventually he/she got up to walk around
this giant beast kicks up a cloud of dust as it positions itself for a drink
On a calm night like this it’s especially beautiful with all the colours reflecting in the tranquil water
I can’t help but wonder about their individual stories - why are they here and where are they going
Emperor's rule - Emperor Penguin, Antarctica Print Size:90cm x 60cm (1 of 50) This Gentoo Penguin is returningLIMITED EDITION The holy grail of the penguin world is the aptly named, Emperor Penguin. This magnificent male came over to check us out while we were photographing a group of Emperors, giving us a close up experience that I will remember forever. He spent almost an hour with us, as he posed, preened and waddled through a truly epic photo session. Contrary to the peaceful, dream like appearance of the final image, the conditions were very challenging