Keywords:King Penguin egg exchange, King Penguins getting ready to pass an egg on South Georgia Island, South Georgia Island, St Andrews Bay, St Andrews Bay.
Photo Info
Dimensions1256 x 1884
Original file size1.21 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken6-Jan-13 10:32
Date modified6-Jan-13 10:32
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 60D
Focal length370 mm
Max lens aperturef/7.1
Exposure1/1600 at f/7.1
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias-2/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 320
Metering modeSpot
St Andrews Bay
St Andrews Bay, King Penguins on S Georgia get ready to pass an egg. One parent typically goes to sea to feed for 6 weeks before returning to tend the egg. The egg-pass is critical to preserving the chick. It must be kept warm. It also must be protected from dropping and cracking. Also skuas watch for a transfer so they can swoop in to crack the egg. They come back to feed after the ruckus passes to feed.
