Gentoo Penguins Leaping an Iceberg - Antarctic Black and White Wildlife Photography
Gentoo penguins fling themselves off the edge of an iceberg, captured mid-air against open Antarctic water. Pygoscelis papua is the fastest underwater swimmer of any penguin species, clocked at over 35 kilometers per hour while pursuing krill, fish, and squid below the surface. The leap is the moment of commitment — the bird breaks contact with the ice and trusts the water below. Photographed from a Zodiac near the Antarctic Peninsula and printed in monochrome to strip colour from the scene and leave only motion, ice, and the angle of each bird's body. A field study of nerve.
About this print
Each print is produced in a small, signed edition. Sizes range from 12×16 in to 30×40 in across nine formats — pick the one that fits your wall, not the one closest to standard. Custom sizes available on request: write to me.
Materials & Care
Fine Art Print — archival 308 gsm cotton rag, pigment inks, 100+ year display life. Frame behind glass or float-mount.
Canvas — gallery-wrap on a 1.5 in poplar stretcher, satin laminate, ready to hang.
Framed — fine art print, mounted, matted, and framed in a thin black or natural wood profile under museum glass.
Metal — image infused into brushed aluminum, float-mounted with a hidden bracket.
Acrylic — face-mounted under 4 mm acrylic, polished edges, hung with a recessed cleat.
Dust with a soft dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve the inks.
Shipping & returns
Prints ship from the studio within 5–7 business days, made to order. Worldwide tracked shipping. Each print is rolled in an archival tube (or crated for framed/glass/metal/acrylic).
If a print arrives damaged, send a photo within 7 days of delivery and I'll replace it. Because every print is made to order, returns for change-of-mind aren't accepted — but if you're not sure about size or material, write to me before ordering and I'll help you pick.
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