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The King

The King

This king penguin was seen on the sub-Antarctic island South Georgia. The encounter occurred during the winter at their largest colony in the world at St. Andre...
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This king penguin was seen on the sub-Antarctic island South Georgia. The encounter occurred during the winter at their largest colony in the world at St. Andrews Bay.
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PENTAX K-30

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 23000/100

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Oct, 2017

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+5

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A King Penguin searches for it's chick amongst the thousands crèching at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia.

The King penguin colony at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia is one of planet's most spectacular wildlife hotspots due to it's 100,000 breeding

A king penguin at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, welcomes the return of winter's morning sun.

An Antarctic fur seal pup came up for a better inspection. During the breeding season South Georgia is swarming with these curious little pups. A trul

Weddell seals are a rare sight for those of us living on South Georgia. Fortunately this male decided to hang around posing for the camera.

Wintering on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia is true freedom.

An Antarctic fur seal pup explores it's new underwater world.

A Macaroni penguin making the difficult return journey back to the colony.

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An Southern elephant seal tries to free itself from it's two sleeping neighbours.

A group of moulting penguins reflecting the peacefulness of the polar regions.

A southern elephant seal bull roars in the ice to declare his presence in South Georgia

In a colony with over 100,000 breeding pairs of kings, these two individuals at last find their perfect partner.

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This look would make anyone smile.

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