Gentoo Penguin Emerging From The Surf

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D X, 500mm f/4L IS, 1/2000, f/8, ISO 800

Taken last month during the Shoot The Light Falkland Islands workshop.

[Geir Jensen]

Wonderful shot

[gail bisson]

Hi Mike,
You went to the Falklands AND got a 1DX! You must have been a very good boy this year!
What a wonderful adventure you must have had and I look forward to seeing more wonderful shots.
This is a really nice shot Mike. I like the dog like position -up on all fours. Your exposure is perfect (as usual) for the blacks and whites.
The crashing waves really tell the story,
Gail

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Great shot, Mike. loved the surf BG, comp. and action. Blacks and whites...both look great. Lots of details and excellent angles. Wouldn't touch a thing.

[Randy Stout]

Mike:

Like the others, I like the interesting pose, the sense of powerful wave action, good exposure. The looser framing really increases the impact of the environment.

Cheers

Randy

[dankearl]

I love the pose along with everyone else, unique and very nicely exposed in what looks like challenging conditions.

[Marina Scarr]

This is a terrific image which tells a great story. Love the wave/water in the BG and the gorgeous light. His pose, super angle and slightly open beak adds a lot. You nailed this one.

[Karl Egressy]

Great moment captured. Love the pose, HA and the surf is a very nic backdrop for the bird, Mike.

[Tim King]

Nice action photo. Well framed. I like how the flippers are cutting through the tide. Fine job.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Brilliant image, Mike. I love how the penguin is on all fours. The big waves and flying droplets add a lot of drama. Must be tough being a penguin. Perfect comp, details and execution.

[Robert Holguin]

Terrific shot.
Just love the unique pose, love the crashing waves in the background, and very well composed.
Well done.