Sphenisciformes Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) viewed through hole in iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery, Antarctica. November

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) underwater, Bartholome Island, Galapagos Islands, East Pacific Ocean

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick in brood pouch of parent, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) with chicks, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Fiordland crested penguins (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) in dense coastal forest, Lake Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand, November, threatened species

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at sunrise, Falklands. Highly honoured in the Ocean View Category of the Nature's Best Windland Smith Rice Ocean View Competition 2017

King Penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus, side view

Illustration, standing Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), side view

Tabular iceberg floating in Weddell Sea, iceberg broken away from Larson C ice shelf. Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) colony dwarfed on sea ice below. Near Danger Islands, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) diving near ice flow, Antarctica. Small reproduction only

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) group walking along snow, Cuverville Island. Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Yellow Eyed Penguin and Snares Crested Penguin
Yellow Eyed Penguin or Hoiho, Megadyptes, and Snares Crested Penguin, Eudyptes robustus. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

African Penguins -Spheniscus demersus-, colony, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

RF- Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on iceberg. Yalour Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. February

Kodak jar with pebbles from Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes for
Kodak jar with pebbles from emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) stomach Collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) walks along the beach. Sandy bay, Macquarie Island, Australian Territory

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) albino, Salisbury Island, South Georgia

Galapagos penguins (Spheniscus mendiculus) underwater with shoal of fish, Tagus Cove, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) parent with chick. Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) tobogganing, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

Snares island crested penguin (Eudyptes robustus) colony on the coast, high angle view, Snares Island, New Zealand

King penguins 1+Aptenodytes patagonicus+1 group of three on the shore, St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia. November

King penguins 1+Aptenodytes patagonicus+1. Grytviken, South Georgia. November

Colonies of King penguins 1+Aptenodytes patagonicus+1 and Southern Elephant Seals 1+Mirounga leonina+1 on beach at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia. November

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at sunrise. Two males and a female, with the males fighting for the attention of the female. Falklands Islands

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) incubating egg, Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Northern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) portrait, Gough Island, Gough and Inaccessible Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site, South Atlantic

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) coming out of the sea, Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri), chick in brood pouch, Snow Hill Island, Antarctic Peninsula

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) close up, Amanda Bay, Prydz Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, East Antarctica, November

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island Panoramic composite view

A panoramic composite image of a massive grouping of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) seeking shelter in the lee of small hills during a blizzard

RF - Chinstrap penguins (Pygoscelis antarctica) displaying, Half-Moon Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF -Two King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) head to head, South Georgia, South Atlantic. (digitally stitched image) (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) on blue ice berg. Graham Passage, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) returning over sea ice to breeding colony, Signy Island, South Orkneys, Antarctica, December

An adult King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) amongst a creche of chicks at the breeding colony. Fortuna Bay, South Georgia Island

A breeding pair of King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) with their chick. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) congregate on the beach, seeking a safe point to go into the sea, with male Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) blocking their path

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus), pair courting, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands

Eastern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome filholi), Auckland Island, December

Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) male, Isla Tortuga, Isabela Island, Galapagos

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) standing on rock at dusk, with clustered penguins in background. South Africa. November

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rock, silhouetted by Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) walking in line, returning to nesting area, Port Charcot, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) walking on ice, near Davis Station, Prydz Bay, East Antarctica, November

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"Sphenisciformes: A Captivating World of Penguins" In the enchanting realm of Sphenisciformes, these remarkable creatures captivate our hearts with their unique charm and resilience. From the adorable Little Blue Penguin standing proudly on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights, to the majestic Emperor Penguin viewed through a hole in an iceberg at Snow Hill Island rookery, each species tells its own captivating tale. Venturing into dense coastal forests near Lake Moeraki, we encounter the Fiordland Crested Penguins gracefully navigating their verdant surroundings. Meanwhile, on the Antarctic Peninsula, a devoted Chinstrap Penguin tends to its precious chicks amidst icy landscapes that seem untouched by time. The bond between parent and offspring is beautifully showcased as an Emperor Penguin chick finds solace within its parent's brood pouch on Snow Hill Island. At sunrise in Falklands, King Penguins bask in golden hues while being highly honored in prestigious photography competitions for their breathtaking ocean view presence. Diving beneath crystal-clear waters surrounding Bartholome Island in Galapagos Islands reveals the playful nature of Galapagos Penguins as they navigate effortlessly through their aquatic playground. Side views of both King and Rockhopper Penguins showcase their distinctive features and elegant postures captured perfectly in illustrations. Witnessing a tabular iceberg floating majestically across Weddell Sea reminds us of nature's grandeur and constant transformation. Adelie Penguins dive fearlessly near ice flows in Antarctica while Gentoo Penguins form a united front as they walk along snowy terrains on Cuverville Island. As we immerse ourselves into this captivating world of Sphenisciformes, let us cherish these extraordinary creatures who remind us of the beauty that exists within our natural world. Let them serve as ambassadors for conservation efforts during COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner - reminding us all that it is our responsibility to protect these incredible beings and their habitats for generations to come.