23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Rockhopper Shower
A Southern Rockhopper Penguin stands under a curtain of falling water, its spiky yellow crest and bright red eye visible through the spray. Droplets scatter around its drenched feathers, capturing the bold, animated personality of the species.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Falkland Islands (Malvinas) |
| Camera: | OM-1 |
| Copyright: | © Jacqueline Burke |