Gentoo penguin. Canon 5D Mark III, 100-400mm f/5.6L (280mm), 1/400 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 800.
Penguins are funny to watch. There is something intrinsic about their movement on land that seems awkward and humorous, yet at the same time, they are remarkably mobile. In the water, they are nothing less than amazing as they seem to move with effortlessness, efficiency and grace. This Gentoo penguin was one of many that was coming and going, to and from the sea, bringing food back to the nesting site. I laid down on the snow and waited for about 20 minutes as the birds walked by, some in groups, some solo. The most difficult part of this shot was getting one without people in the frame as there were many of us enjoying the sights along the shore.
