The little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin. It grows to an average of 33 cm (13 in) in height and 43 cm (17 in) in length. It is also known as the Fairy Penguin in Australia
In 1956 the rock breakwater was built for the Olympic Games and has since become home for a thriving colony of Little (Fairy) Penguins. The colony of Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) have been the subject of a study since 1986.
This is not a managed park although there are Earthcare of St Kilda Inc. volunteers who will manage crowds and answer questions. The volunteers were an excellent source of information and helpful.
The penguins return to the breakwater at night and are sensitive to white light so there is no flash allowed. There is very limited ambient lighting but the penguins don't "see" red light and the volunteers use red torches to highlight the penguins which just allows you to get some autofocus working.
Quite challenging for me and the first tie I have ever ventured into the really high ISO and combined it with my 50mm f1.8.
There are quite a few in the trash bin but this is one of the better ones. Worth it all to see these fellas in the wild.
Penguins Rock!
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The little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin. It grows to an average of 33 cm (13 in) in height and 43 cm (17 in) in length. It is also known as the Fairy Penguin in Australia
In 1956 the rock breakwater was built for the Olympic Games and has since become home for a thriving colony of Little (Fairy) Penguins. The colony of Little Penguins (Eudyptula minor) have been the subject of a study since 1986.
This is not a managed park although there are Earthcare of St Kilda Inc. volunteers who will manage crowds and answer questions. The volunteers were an excellent source of information and helpful.
The penguins return to the breakwater at night and are sensitive to white light so there is no flash allowed. There is very limited ambient lighting but the penguins don't "see" red light and the volunteers use red torches to highlight the penguins which just allows you to get some autofocus working.
Quite challenging for me and the first tie I have ever ventured into the really high ISO and combined it with my 50mm f1.8.
There are quite a few in the trash bin but this is one of the better ones. Worth it all to see these fellas in the wild.
Penguins Rock!
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A nice walk around the Acland St area of St Kilda. After being asked to take photo of a young family the man offered to take one of use together which was nice.
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One of the things we had noticed in Melbourne was the amount of graffiti, ranging from the usual and horrible tagging to some really eye catching murals.
As we walked along Acland St we found Isabella painting on the side of a shop wall, pots pf paints and artists tools all over. Although our first thoughts were "that's pretty ballsy" a short conversation with Isabella revealed that she had been asked to paint a mural on the wall by the guys who ran the Milk Shop and it was their wall.
We watch a little and asked if it was ok to take a few shots before explaining about the 100 Strangers Project and she agreed to pose for us.
Isabella is an artist from the South East Suburbs of Melbourne. you can see some her work on her Instagram site @bellaillustrates
This picture is #4 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
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As we walked back along the pier at St Kilda we could see and hear a group of young men shouting and joking. As we drew closer we could see that one of the group, Matt, had took off his shoes and socks and was on the beach. It was cold and dark. The group were cheering Matt on to go into the sea. Although there was some mention of sharks it was clear that Matt was more worried that is was cold and slimy. However he went on up to his knees. The is a photo in the context folder showing the general scene.
After one of his mates joined him matt eventually threw himself into the water.
We joined him and his mates when he got out.
It transpires he had WON a bet, not lost one as we first thought. He was basically challenged to to do this and said he would , so he did. He was pretty cold and wet but agreed to have a photo for the project. Given the circumstances it was a snatched photo and the conditions meant I flicked the camera in to auto and got this quick flash assisted portrait. Whilst I guess it makes me a technical light weight it does give the flavour of the moment.
This picture is #5 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
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