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Adelie penguins dive off an iceberg in Antarctica!

Adelie penguins dive off an iceberg in Antarctica!
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NIKON D4S

Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 1800/10

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo from a very bouncy zodiac in Antarctica!

Time

It never gets completely dark in January in Antarctica but this particular day it was cloudy so a bit challenging to get the settings just right for a good action shot as the penguins plopped into the ocean!

Lighting

The light in Antarctica was constantly challenging for photography, this was my second trip and I had to learn to trust my own judgement and not listen to others too much as far as settings. I learned a lot this trip!

Equipment

Nikon D4s, 70-200mm lens. More equipment would have been nice but not practical on snow, ice, rough seas in a zodiak and cold temperatures!

Inspiration

EVERYTHING inspired me in Antarctica! I think it is my favorite place on Earth.

Editing

I only have Lightroom for processing and I know there are probably a trillion things it can do that I will never find. But I adjust exposure a little and enhance sharpness and straighten the image since I was bobbing around a lot. But that's about it, I like things to look as close to how i experienced them as possible!

In my camera bag

I carry extra batteries in cold climates, a wide angle lens and a cloth to wipe my lens clean. That's about it. The environment and elements are challenging enough without having to carry extra weight.

Feedback

Find a good zodiac driver! It also requires some good luck. Be flexible. Antarctica can be unpredictable and plans to actually see something specific can lead to much frustration. Enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of every situation.

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Adelie penguins dive off an iceberg in Antarctica!

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