Both the patterns in the clouds above and the ice below create an interesting presentation of a penguins habitat – life on icebergs. Photographing with wider angle lenses help show the environment. Tunnel vision is a common propensity when photographing wildlife and it is a learning process to back off a bit and show the viewer what is happening above and below your subject. Canon’s 24-105mm is a great lens for responding to compositional variations common when photographing from a small boat that moves around and repositions frequently.
Adelie penguin on iceberg, Antarctica. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS (32mm). 1/1600 sec @ f8, ISO 200
Well said, Patrick … I am guilty of “tunnel vision” when shooting wildlife myself … as you’ve so beautifully shown us, the backing off and getting some of the environment in the image is great advice!!
This one is amazing!
The perspective is stunning…and most humbling.