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Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), Bushy Beach, Oamaru, New Zealand
This species is found only in New Zealand is one of the rarest of their penguins.
3H1002.7563
Nikon D300 | Sigma 120-400 OS @ 300mm
1/50s f/5.6 ISO2000 | Raw
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bird, nature, new zealand, penguin, south island, wildlife, was featured
I photograph landscapes and people and mostly anything … just as long as it is in front of the lens and looks good
My images are from Australia, New Zealand and Asia
Comments
Wonderful close up shot.
thanks Charuhas – it was a unique opportunity
– Werner Padarin
wow, fantastic shot
thanyou Shelby – glad you like it
– Werner Padarin
Brilliant :)
thanks Helen, glad you like this shot
– Werner Padarin
Thank you for entering the Bird Lovers challenge. Good Luck!
Sorry I meant Lovely Bird challenge.
my pleasure – I love those lovely penguins too ;-)
– Werner Padarin
Congratulations on your feature.
Regards,
Sandi
thankyou very much Sandi, much appreciated
– Werner Padarin
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thankyou very much Susanne – lovely honour
– Werner Padarin
thankyou for the fav, Kathleen – my pleasure to submit the image
– Werner Padarin
October 15, 2010

thankyou very much Teresa, greatly appreciated
– Werner Padarin