Mat Bell, Penguin Pose (SINGLE SHOT 2025)

An Adélie penguin propels itself out of Antarctic waters to the safety of an iceberg.  When swimming, an Adélie penguin can accelerate enough to leap as high as 3 m out of the water. In this moment, the penguin is captured in a levitational like state, appearing to stand to attention.

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