Penguin pioneers

Photographer

Piet van den Bemd

Category

Nature Photography - Wildlife

Company

NaturalHigh

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Netherlands

“Penguin Pioneers” This image captures a group of king penguins on the shores of South Georgia, preparing to enter the rough Southern Ocean in search of food for their chicks. The crashing waves and cold, turbulent waters make their journey dangerous, yet essential for survival. Every trip means battling strong currents and avoiding predators, all to bring back the fish and squid their young depend on. This photograph highlights the daily struggle these penguins face, showing the harsh realities of life in one of the world’s most extreme environments.