A personal note from the photographer: Emperor penguins, native to Antarctica, exhibit remarkable family dynamics. These majestic birds engage in an intricate dance of cooperation and nurturing to ensure the survival of their chicks in the harsh polar environment. Both parents actively participate in caring for the offspring, taking turns incubating eggs and braving the cold conditions to secure food. Parental care plays a key role in the survival of the Chicks. Each chick is always taken care by one of its own parents. Before shooting this image I was literally lying flat on the sea ice for hours allowing them to feel comfortable in my presence and then gradually I started clicking them in different angles. This image is indeed a dearly image to me showing family love and affection between the close bonding they share. In their synchronized warmth, these fluffy youngsters find comfort and strength in the heart of the frigid wilderness.
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Image Size (in)
Framing
Border Details
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8 x 12
Unframed
approx. 1 inch borders
10x14 inches
11 x 17
Unframed
approx. 1 inch borders
13x19 inches
16.25 x 24.25
Black Frame
2 inch white matte
21x29 inches framed
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