"Friends Forever" would be the title of this picture.
Posted by Nancy Lhamon on April 1,2008 | 07:02PM
What a touching image! I can't imagine how thrilling it must have been to visit the penguins. Great shot, congrats!
Posted by Susan Vasquez on April 2,2008 | 05:41AM
Brilliant shot. I can't imagine the efort it takes to get a fantastic picture like this, and to do it in Antartica! So much warmth from such a cold environment...it makes one smile.
Posted by Mark Davis on April 2,2008 | 10:58AM
Emperor Penguin chicks begin the dance of life
Von Hawley (Leesburg, VA)
Photographed November 2006, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica
How touching! Amazing that this special moment could be caught by the photographers eye! Congratulations on sharing this touching image. It's a winner!
Posted by Cynthia Scangas on April 2,2008 | 05:14PM
You couldn't plan a moment like this! It's a one in a million shot. Nature at its finest.
Posted by Kathy Day on April 3,2008 | 07:03AM
I've enjoyed studying penguins for years, this image captures why...
Posted by Mike McCartin on April 3,2008 | 07:20AM
What an amazing picture!
Posted by Patricia Rodriguez-rey on April 3,2008 | 07:39AM
"Can I have this dance?" Congrats on a spectacular image.
Posted by Lernes Hebert on April 3,2008 | 07:49AM
Von Hawley's Penguin chicks picture is fantastic. Hope he has others of like nature and can share--well worth the time to view.
Posted by Bill Boles on April 3,2008 | 08:44AM
How about entitling it, "You talking to me?"? Awesome pic! Congratulations!!
Posted by Glenn Buni on April 3,2008 | 11:07AM
Breathtaking. 3 personalities and 1 conversation in this shot! THE ONE!!!
Posted by Shary Day on April 3,2008 | 11:08AM
The background composition here is intriquing: almost looks as if An August Presence in long black robes is supervising the young dancers. A great eye behind the camera.
Posted by Doug Connell on April 3,2008 | 11:10AM
It sure looks like there is coversation going on here. Great Shot!
Posted by Debi Donable on April 3,2008 | 11:44AM
Stunning, amazing, this is a winner!!!
Posted by Michael Rose on April 3,2008 | 12:09PM
The Penguin chicks dancing is frankly incredible--it is amazing a human being could capture it.
Von Halwy has my vote!
Posted by Steve Redmann on April 3,2008 | 12:59PM
This captures a moment that speaks so beautifully and clearly about the penguins' relationship to each other and how thin the line is between people and other animals. I was wrong when I thought I'd seen all the penguin shots I ever wanted or needed to.
Posted by Ann Parry on April 3,2008 | 02:11PM
All the pictures are marvelous but the Emperor Penguins photo has such a tender and endearing quality that makes it very touching and special.
Posted by Kay Law on April 3,2008 | 05:13PM
Hi there We just voted for you, congratulations what a fantastic picture When are we going to see you and Connie again? Jack and Nikki The Orkney Islands Scotland
Posted by Jack and Nikki Finnie on April 4,2008 | 12:21AM
What a wonderful picture from such a fragile eden. What an amazing eye to get such a wonderful moment between these beautiful creatures.
Posted by Jennifer on April 4,2008 | 11:39AM
This is amazing picture. Its really sweet and touching and makes you smile. Congrats on the picture.
Posted by Amy Ford on April 4,2008 | 05:28PM
Von, Taking photos seems to be and has been one of your great abilities. Good luck and what a great photo.
Posted by Donna Fuhrken Gilliland on April 5,2008 | 09:19AM
A vote for the Emperor Penguins - "Do you want to lead or should I?"
Posted by Linda Hawley on April 5,2008 | 12:34PM
The penguin picture is a classic. The best among other excellent photos.
Posted by Thomas Anderson on April 6,2008 | 10:45AM
What a great photo - after The March of the Penguin - its time to dance - well spotted Von.
Posted by Ralph Genth on April 6,2008 | 11:45AM
What a photo! You, alone on the ice with the Penguins, I can almost feel your isolation. Yet the scene is warm and convivial. Well done Von you have found your calling!
Posted by R. C. Rafter on April 7,2008 | 03:44PM
Wonderful depth in both technique and meaning. Great shot!
Posted by William on April 8,2008 | 11:10AM
What can I say? The picture speaks a thousand words.
Posted by Trish on April 8,2008 | 08:42PM
What a wonderful picture! Having captured the interaction between the penguins was quite a feat, and it's so interesting for us to see.
Posted by Connie Kotasek on April 9,2008 | 03:26PM
Wow! What a great shot. You have my vote.
Posted by Edna Manning Highberger on April 9,2008 | 04:16PM
VERY COOL!!! (pun intended)
Posted by diane on April 14,2008 | 02:26AM
My daughter loves penguins in all forms, so she loves Von Hawley's picture. Please count Anna and my votes.
Posted by Ed Loomis on April 16,2008 | 08:39AM
I think this one should have a caption contest next. "___________ is that you? Long time, no see buddy, How ya been?!" Family reunion.
Posted by Carol on April 22,2008 | 08:41PM
Wow Von!!!!!! Great photo!!! I vote for you!!! Everyday!!
Posted by Paula Herda Crowder on April 23,2008 | 01:21PM
It looks a little like they're playing tag, except with tag backs instead of without them.
Posted by Katherine on July 13,2008 | 11:07PM
Haha!! This is such a cute picture! makes me think of "Happy Feet". And I agree with Carol. This picture should be entered for a caption contest. The different interpretations would be hilarious!
"Friends Forever" would be the title of this picture.
Posted by Nancy Lhamon on April 1,2008 | 07:02PM
What a touching image! I can't imagine how thrilling it must have been to visit the penguins. Great shot, congrats!
Posted by Susan Vasquez on April 2,2008 | 05:41AM
Brilliant shot. I can't imagine the efort it takes to get a fantastic picture like this, and to do it in Antartica! So much warmth from such a cold environment...it makes one smile.
Posted by Mark Davis on April 2,2008 | 10:58AM
Emperor Penguin chicks begin the dance of life Von Hawley (Leesburg, VA) Photographed November 2006, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica How touching! Amazing that this special moment could be caught by the photographers eye! Congratulations on sharing this touching image. It's a winner!
Posted by Cynthia Scangas on April 2,2008 | 05:14PM
You couldn't plan a moment like this! It's a one in a million shot. Nature at its finest.
Posted by Kathy Day on April 3,2008 | 07:03AM
I've enjoyed studying penguins for years, this image captures why...
Posted by Mike McCartin on April 3,2008 | 07:20AM
What an amazing picture!
Posted by Patricia Rodriguez-rey on April 3,2008 | 07:39AM
"Can I have this dance?" Congrats on a spectacular image.
Posted by Lernes Hebert on April 3,2008 | 07:49AM
Von Hawley's Penguin chicks picture is fantastic. Hope he has others of like nature and can share--well worth the time to view.
Posted by Bill Boles on April 3,2008 | 08:44AM
How about entitling it, "You talking to me?"? Awesome pic! Congratulations!!
Posted by Glenn Buni on April 3,2008 | 11:07AM
Breathtaking. 3 personalities and 1 conversation in this shot! THE ONE!!!
Posted by Shary Day on April 3,2008 | 11:08AM
The background composition here is intriquing: almost looks as if An August Presence in long black robes is supervising the young dancers. A great eye behind the camera.
Posted by Doug Connell on April 3,2008 | 11:10AM
It sure looks like there is coversation going on here. Great Shot!
Posted by Debi Donable on April 3,2008 | 11:44AM
Stunning, amazing, this is a winner!!!
Posted by Michael Rose on April 3,2008 | 12:09PM
The Penguin chicks dancing is frankly incredible--it is amazing a human being could capture it. Von Halwy has my vote!
Posted by Steve Redmann on April 3,2008 | 12:59PM
This captures a moment that speaks so beautifully and clearly about the penguins' relationship to each other and how thin the line is between people and other animals. I was wrong when I thought I'd seen all the penguin shots I ever wanted or needed to.
Posted by Ann Parry on April 3,2008 | 02:11PM
All the pictures are marvelous but the Emperor Penguins photo has such a tender and endearing quality that makes it very touching and special.
Posted by Kay Law on April 3,2008 | 05:13PM
Hi there We just voted for you, congratulations what a fantastic picture When are we going to see you and Connie again? Jack and Nikki The Orkney Islands Scotland
Posted by Jack and Nikki Finnie on April 4,2008 | 12:21AM
What a wonderful picture from such a fragile eden. What an amazing eye to get such a wonderful moment between these beautiful creatures.
Posted by Jennifer on April 4,2008 | 11:39AM
This is amazing picture. Its really sweet and touching and makes you smile. Congrats on the picture.
Posted by Amy Ford on April 4,2008 | 05:28PM
Von, Taking photos seems to be and has been one of your great abilities. Good luck and what a great photo.
Posted by Donna Fuhrken Gilliland on April 5,2008 | 09:19AM
A vote for the Emperor Penguins - "Do you want to lead or should I?"
Posted by Linda Hawley on April 5,2008 | 12:34PM
The penguin picture is a classic. The best among other excellent photos.
Posted by Thomas Anderson on April 6,2008 | 10:45AM
What a great photo - after The March of the Penguin - its time to dance - well spotted Von.
Posted by Ralph Genth on April 6,2008 | 11:45AM
What a photo! You, alone on the ice with the Penguins, I can almost feel your isolation. Yet the scene is warm and convivial. Well done Von you have found your calling!
Posted by R. C. Rafter on April 7,2008 | 03:44PM
Wonderful depth in both technique and meaning. Great shot!
Posted by William on April 8,2008 | 11:10AM
What can I say? The picture speaks a thousand words.
Posted by Trish on April 8,2008 | 08:42PM
What a wonderful picture! Having captured the interaction between the penguins was quite a feat, and it's so interesting for us to see.
Posted by Connie Kotasek on April 9,2008 | 03:26PM
Wow! What a great shot. You have my vote.
Posted by Edna Manning Highberger on April 9,2008 | 04:16PM
VERY COOL!!! (pun intended)
Posted by diane on April 14,2008 | 02:26AM
My daughter loves penguins in all forms, so she loves Von Hawley's picture. Please count Anna and my votes.
Posted by Ed Loomis on April 16,2008 | 08:39AM
I think this one should have a caption contest next. "___________ is that you? Long time, no see buddy, How ya been?!" Family reunion.
Posted by Carol on April 22,2008 | 08:41PM
Wow Von!!!!!! Great photo!!! I vote for you!!! Everyday!!
Posted by Paula Herda Crowder on April 23,2008 | 01:21PM
It looks a little like they're playing tag, except with tag backs instead of without them.
Posted by Katherine on July 13,2008 | 11:07PM
Haha!! This is such a cute picture! makes me think of "Happy Feet". And I agree with Carol. This picture should be entered for a caption contest. The different interpretations would be hilarious!
Posted by Cara Brodie on July 16,2008 | 09:37AM