Antarctica – Happy Adélie

There’s a certain magic to photographing in Antarctica – where the rougher the conditions, the greater the rewards. Life in such extremes demands resilience, and no species embodies this toughness better than the charming Adélie penguin. Did you know they are among the most southerly distributed penguins? It’s an honour they share with the majestic Emperor penguin. Respect, Adélie.

While observing penguin colonies on land is unforgettable, the water-based adventures by zodiac truly set my heart racing. Before each zodiac trip, I climb to the ship’s highest deck, scanning the icy expanse for the perfect subject. I often seek simplicity—one bird, one moment, distilled to its purest form.

This minimalistic portrait of my favourite penguin species was a dream come true. Perched gracefully on an iceberg, the little Adélie stayed just long enough for me to capture its quiet strength and beauty. A timeless moment in the endless white wilderness of Antarctica.

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The art print includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Due to the white borders, the actual paper size will be 6cm (2.38 inches) larger on both the width and height of the selected size. These borders will be trimmed off during the framing process.

The prints are produced in the UK or Germany and shipped worldwide in a mailing tube via express delivery. Please consider 3 business days for processing and printing, and 7 business days for international shipping.

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