The Penguin Slide
The Penguin Slide is my favourite image that I took while I was away in Antarctica. I had been walking across the characteristic frozen landscapes of this snow-packed area of the world and looking out for details amongst the white backdrop to capture. I saw this penguin making its way across the snow and immediately angled my camera towards it. As it stood at the top of a hill, I steadied my lens, hoping it would start sliding down on its front, which it did. Fortunately, I was nice and prepared for the shot and was able to photograph this endearing moment – a reflection of the vibrant, resilient life that thrives amongst the harsh, hostile environment of Antarctica.
So that I was ready to react swifty, I kept a very quick shutter speed whilst I was traversing the ice. This was to accommodate the speed at which wildlife moves, and also, being on a telephoto lens, to ensure that everything was as pin-sharp as it could be. Thanks to the combination of the zoom and the quick shutter speed, you can see the small flicks of snow coming off the back of the penguin, adding to the sense of movement. An additional benefit of the zoom, I was also able to bring the background of the mountains more into shot. Not only does this create a striking backdrop, but also cements the sense of place and nods to the type of extreme environment the penguin inhabits.
The Penguin Slide is my favourite image that I took while I was away in Antarctica. I had been walking across the characteristic frozen landscapes of this snow-packed area of the world and looking out for details amongst the white backdrop to capture. I saw this penguin making its way across the snow and immediately angled my camera towards it. As it stood at the top of a hill, I steadied my lens, hoping it would start sliding down on its front, which it did. Fortunately, I was nice and prepared for the shot and was able to photograph this endearing moment – a reflection of the vibrant, resilient life that thrives amongst the harsh, hostile environment of Antarctica.
So that I was ready to react swifty, I kept a very quick shutter speed whilst I was traversing the ice. This was to accommodate the speed at which wildlife moves, and also, being on a telephoto lens, to ensure that everything was as pin-sharp as it could be. Thanks to the combination of the zoom and the quick shutter speed, you can see the small flicks of snow coming off the back of the penguin, adding to the sense of movement. An additional benefit of the zoom, I was also able to bring the background of the mountains more into shot. Not only does this create a striking backdrop, but also cements the sense of place and nods to the type of extreme environment the penguin inhabits.
The Penguin Slide is my favourite image that I took while I was away in Antarctica. I had been walking across the characteristic frozen landscapes of this snow-packed area of the world and looking out for details amongst the white backdrop to capture. I saw this penguin making its way across the snow and immediately angled my camera towards it. As it stood at the top of a hill, I steadied my lens, hoping it would start sliding down on its front, which it did. Fortunately, I was nice and prepared for the shot and was able to photograph this endearing moment – a reflection of the vibrant, resilient life that thrives amongst the harsh, hostile environment of Antarctica.
So that I was ready to react swifty, I kept a very quick shutter speed whilst I was traversing the ice. This was to accommodate the speed at which wildlife moves, and also, being on a telephoto lens, to ensure that everything was as pin-sharp as it could be. Thanks to the combination of the zoom and the quick shutter speed, you can see the small flicks of snow coming off the back of the penguin, adding to the sense of movement. An additional benefit of the zoom, I was also able to bring the background of the mountains more into shot. Not only does this create a striking backdrop, but also cements the sense of place and nods to the type of extreme environment the penguin inhabits.