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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A solitary chinstrap penguin on ice

In an almost otherworldly frame, a solitary chinstrap penguin traverses an expansive ice floe, its path revealed by the striking blue patterns etched into the frozen surface. As the penguin ventures towards the distant edge, this captivating scene highlights the resilience and grace of life in Earth's most unforgiving landscapes.

Photo Detail
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Antarctica
Camera: ILCE-1
Copyright: © Alex Pansier