Glacé Penguins
Here is a group of Gentoo Penguin porpoising through the water, which is leaping out of the water in shallow arcs while swimming. It is odd that this behaviour should be called porpoising rather than dolphining as porpoises don't usually leap clear of the water whereas dolphins do www.flickr.com/photos/timmelling/5519798639/in/photolist Air is less resistant than water which probably speeds the penguins' progress but also gives them a chance to breathe while moving rapidly. Most porpoising penguins seem to have their beaks open as if snatching a quick breath, just like these. I also liked the way that these were covered in a glassy layer of water shining in the sun, hence the title Glacé Penguins. This is not a particularly easy thing to capture as they spend much more time under the water and it is difficult to predict when and where they will leap. Although with a millpond surface like this at least you can follow them under water and wait for them to leap. This shows the three stages of porpoising and it is noteworthy that there is barely a splash from the middle bird. I think Tom Daley would be envious of that entry.
Glacé Penguins
Here is a group of Gentoo Penguin porpoising through the water, which is leaping out of the water in shallow arcs while swimming. It is odd that this behaviour should be called porpoising rather than dolphining as porpoises don't usually leap clear of the water whereas dolphins do www.flickr.com/photos/timmelling/5519798639/in/photolist Air is less resistant than water which probably speeds the penguins' progress but also gives them a chance to breathe while moving rapidly. Most porpoising penguins seem to have their beaks open as if snatching a quick breath, just like these. I also liked the way that these were covered in a glassy layer of water shining in the sun, hence the title Glacé Penguins. This is not a particularly easy thing to capture as they spend much more time under the water and it is difficult to predict when and where they will leap. Although with a millpond surface like this at least you can follow them under water and wait for them to leap. This shows the three stages of porpoising and it is noteworthy that there is barely a splash from the middle bird. I think Tom Daley would be envious of that entry.