15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
King penguins engage in a mating display on South Georgia Island
After a pre-dawn zodiac ride to the beach, I sat on the sand as curious King penguins surrounded me. To the tune of belching and roaring elephant seals, these two lovebirds completed a perfect moment.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2017 |
| Photo Location: | South Georgia Island, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
| Camera: | DMC-LX100 |
| Copyright: | © Shelley Sandusky |