Great Day For A Swim

[Norm Dulak]

Nikon D7200 w/Nikkor 28-300mm @ 250mm
ISO 640; f/9.0, 1/2500 sec; Matrix Metering

These Magellanic Penguins were returning from a swim by Carcass Island, the Falklands. I like the poses of the birds, and patterns formed by water streaming off the juvenile on the right.

[Karl Egressy]

The more in the frame, the more difficult it is to have eye contact with all.
You did a good job, excellent image.

[Bill Dix]

Three good head angles, not an easy task. Good composition and action, and I agree, I like the "skirt" of water from the juvie. Even at f9 its tough to get enough DOF. I usually push the D7200 above ISO 640.

[Grace Scalzo]

Nice image, lots to keep me interested in this frame from the good subject, pretty colors, and as you pointed out the water streaming off the birds. I do wonder if there isn't a more compelling composition hiding in there. You have almost equal space from subjects to edge of the frame all the way around. Might be something for you to explore.

[John Robinson]

All been said. Great head angles for the three birds. Maybe a tiny bit tight but no big deal.
JohnR

[adrian dancy]

A lovely scene Norm. Less tight would be better. A big ask at f9. The over all scene kind of compensates for the shortfall. Nice work.

[annmpacheco]

Great trio, well done.

[Norm Dulak]

Thanks everyone!