Emperor Penguin shots

[Antarctic Mat]

Hello.
Last week I managed a trip out to see the local Emperor Penguin colony. It's quite a mission to get there and managed a couple of hours down on the ice as it was very cold.
Here are a few of my shots, any comments appreciated, I'm learning loads from this site so will take criticism on board.










Mat.

[Lisa Nikodym]

Fantastic!  You did a great job of making them not "just another penguin" photos.  They each have something interesting and beautiful.

It must have been a wonderful experience to see them.

Lisa

[framah]

Really nice shots!!

 Try in photoshop to lighten the shadows a bit and you will probably see some detail in the black feathers. Except for the extreme cold and spartan living conditions, I'm envious of you.!!

[harleygirl239]

Really nice shots!!

 Try in photoshop to lighten the shadows a bit and you will probably see some detail in the black feathers. Except for the extreme cold and spartan living conditions, I'm envious of you.!!
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WOW fantastic shots would love to be able to shoot these guys. BEAUTIFUL

[John Hollenberg]

Mat,

You seem to be making Michael's point that the Antarctic isn't just dark, dreary and foreboding  

Great shots!!

--John

[Antarctic Mat]

Mat,

You seem to be making Michael's point that the Antarctic isn't just dark, dreary and foreboding   

Great shots!!

--John
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Thanks for the comments, much appreciated!
I agree John, I'm helping him out! It was our first opportunity to leave base in 5 months and after 115 days of not seeing the sun so we made the most of it!

Thanks again.
Mat.