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Macquarie Island 1968: An odd couple

From an old slide taken with a Minolta SR1 and 55/1.4 lens. For several years, an Erect-crested penguin (on the right) had been nesting on the island with a slightly-related Royal penguin (their eggs were sterile). But unlike the Royal, the Erect-crested penguin is not a native of Macquarie Island: they come from the islands to the south of New Zealand, something like 1000 km distant.
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Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Stunning image and you did it total justice.Well done George. Happy Days Tess. Thank you for your kind comments on my recent uploads Much appreciated always
12 years ago

tiabunna replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha:

Thank you so much Tess: in those days with limited slide film it was a matter of being very sure of the shot before hitting the button. :) And it's always a delight to visit your photos.
12 years ago

tiabunna replied to :

Thank you Christina. As a bird and wildlife photographer, I can only suggest you make this your "Mecca" destination. :)
12 years ago

tiabunna said:

Thank you, Swetlana.
12 years ago ( translate )