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FollowA King Penguin that was caught up in a layer of slush on top of the water is easy prey for a hunting Leopard Seal.
A King Penguin that was caught up in a layer of slush on top of the water is easy prey for a hunting Leopard Seal.
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Location
South Georgia Island, near AntarcticaTime
Early MorningLighting
Everything was a dirty white colour due to the slush on the water.Equipment
Canon 1DX, 600mm f/4.0, on tripodInspiration
A heavy snowfall overnight had left a large amount of slush on the surface of this bay where a large King Penguin colony lived. The penguins were unable to swim very well through the slush, and the Leopard Seals took full advantage.Editing
Minimal processingIn my camera bag
1DX, 7D2, 600 mm, 300mm, 1.4 TC, 2.0 TC, 100-400, 35-70Feedback
For a shot like this, you are at the mercy of mother nature and lady luck.