African Penguin Portrait by DutchLumix
The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Black-footed Penguin.
is found on the south-western coast of Africa,
living in colonies on 24 islands between Namibia and Algoa Bay, near Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, with the largest colony on Dyer Island, near Kleinbaai.
Camera: Canon EOS 500D
Lens : Sigma 150-500mm om 313mm
Taken on Friday August 20th 2010
Location: Alphen aan den Rijn (Avifauna)
Country: The Netherlands
Comments
Great penguin close up Erik, Mark.
Thank you very much for the comments Mark, much appreciated !!!
You remind me, on a capture I made in August 2010
so thanks :)
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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You are very welcome Erik, good to see such a nice photograph of these wonderful animals, regards, Mark.
You are so right Mark, and even the most usual animals can be beautiful on a capture.
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
Superb details! :)
Thank you very much for the comments Helen, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Thanks Ray !!!
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Penguins in Africa?? I never knew. Great shot Erik.
Thank you very much for the comments Akkra, much appreciated !!!
If I was a Penguin I go there too, much beter than the southpool LOL
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
Great capture, Erik! :D
Thank you very much for the comments Donna, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
LOVELY CAPTURE, ERIK AND GREAT DETAIL
Thank you very much for the comments Rosalin, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
Thank you very much for the feature Renee!!!
I really appreciate it
Kind Regards,
Erik – DutchLumix
Amsterdam – The Netherlands
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Excellent :)
Thank you very much for the comments Michael, much appreciated !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– DutchLumix
You are very welcome Erik. It’s a very nice photo indeed.