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    Wich is the best place to go for creating pleasing images of the african penguin?
    I will stay one hour north-west from Capetown; so Boulders Beach is not too far. But is there a better place?

    Thank you for answering...
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    In my experience Boulders is the only place to go with any degree of certainty. Try and make it early or the light is harsh unless you have an overcast day.
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    Hi
    Have you notice about pengiuns in Robbern Island ?
    Is it better to take photos?
    How is the situation now in Boulders (I went there ten years ago) : Is possible to take photo no far ?
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    Hi Giova. I have no experience regarding penguins at Robben Island. Boulders still gives you very good access - I was there just over a year ago and Rosl posted from pics from there in December 2008. My concern with Robben Island would be that you are tied to the tour and ferry times and I suspect limited in the time and freedom required to photograph the birds. This link may be useful http://www.sabirding.co.za/birdspot/010105.asp
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    Boulders is definitely the place to go. You can get much closer and the light can be great in the afternoons

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    Boulders is a great place for Penguins ... you can get very close. Go when the light is best, i.e. avoid mid-day, but rather go before 10am or after 3.00pm, give or take.

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