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    Hi folks ... like to chime in this month theme .
    Image taken like the previous postings on South Georgia Island , this time at landing site called " st Andrew´s Bay " .
    Again being overwhelmed by thousands of these majestic birds , but as the area was really huge so at times it was possible to isolate subjects at times . If there are so many ... sometimes difficult to get them sorted ( the possible shooting opportunities ) and not getting lost in what you are wanting to do .

    Canon EOS 1D MK III
    EF 500 IS L
    Tripod

    F 8 ; Iso 400 ; 1/1600 sec

    Processed with DPP 4 and PSCC 2021 ; cropped from the top , for the pano comp

    Thanks for watching and commenting to my previous posting

    Cheers Andreas

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    A classic shot Andreas, great detail, even for a 10mpx camera, it delivered some very sharp images, including this one... take it now with the R5 and you could probably touch it!!!

    Having a mid grey backdrop amplifies the colours nicely and they is just right, no need to open it up any more. Nice to see just a hint of pattern in the deep oranges.

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    Hey Andreas, I really like the image. I love portraits so this is special to me. Wonderful colors on this penguin, nice smooth grey background, all work together nicely. Thank you for sharing.
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    This is great. Love the hella close view. Flat light helped you achieve fantastic detail across the tonal range. Would love to have a crack at this amazing bird one day.

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    Killer Andreas. Love the colors against the neutral bkg and the sleep eye.

    Comp is excellent, details are plentiful. Great dof to avoid oof pockets.

    Super frame!

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    Great looking frame. Perfect comp, and those colors glow from within. Thanks for sharing.

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    You nailed it Andreas well done.

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    What a beautiful frame and creature!

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    What a beauty....I like the detail you captured on all colours....Great pose and HA...No nits here....Well done Andreas

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    Love that orange/yellow. It really does glow like a flame. Nice detail and framing as well.

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    Very Nice Orange Color and Nice details on the bird.

    TFS

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    Thanks so much folks , for all your kind comments !!!!

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    Nothing more to add...a perfect frame! Cheers.

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    Thanx Paul

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