Jackass Penguin - 6506

So awesome and perfect focus.

Fantastic shot - brilliantly acheived. One small observation - this sharp area of gravel sand needs to be blurred because it distracts the eye to the foreground.

if you blur this it wont look very natural even with best photoshopping. This is how depth of field works and you did it perfectly.

p. genge knows nothing.

To blur or not to blur...
Ah...
Don't shop photos.
Great focus.
Funny ;D

Jackass Penguin - 6506 by Edgar Thissen.

DoF=ToF!

Taken @ Blijdorp Zoo Rotterdam, Holland.

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(346 comments)

Ramon Snellink says:

omg so cute!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

m@@ike says:

Hahahaha wat a face! Great photo, because of the perspective.
1-2-3
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Sergio Lubezky says:

Great capture! Instant fave!!! (123)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

buikschuivers says:

Zo Edgar,je gaat weer lekker he? Lol..Hele mooie foto's!
Super!
--x--
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jshafer says:

Perfect. Love the composition & DoF, and what an adorable subject.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Oesters says:

What a strange and interesting photo...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

cuibel says:

holy moly that's gonna be big..
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Blue Silver [deleted] says:

*lol*. so curious.
123
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Joey S says:

Hehe this shot made me laugh out loud, i wonder what hes thinking!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

This is so cute, fantastic picture!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Karjala says:

Wonderful capture. Love the perspective and sharp focus around the eyes.

I found this photo in 1-2-3
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Roomeri [deleted] says:

Funny. Not camera-shy, that's for sure. 123
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Walter Q's says:

Cool! That's a wonderful portrait, the composition and effect are amazing. Good idea.
Walter (123)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachael&Andrew says:

Love it!!! (1-2-3)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Haiku Garry says:

this is a great shot. so perfect. faved!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

lousyluiza [deleted] says:

love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

illona says:

love this, edgar!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Lookatit (Bob) says:

Prachtig zoals die naar je toestel kijkt.
En scherp!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Grito al Aire says:

hahahahaha very nice shot!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Sapphie says:

Love the angle! :) BRAVO yet again!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

stellarr [deleted] says:

Haha! He's fantastic! Who doesn't love a penguin with attitude?
You captured him at his finest moment...awesome:)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Season Moore says:

Killer!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

LOL this is an amazing pic, love it!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

conrado4 says:

Who's In there?hahaha perfect!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

LouVile says:

This is so comical - I love it!!! :o)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

... Arjun says:

Wow! This brings a simle to the face - a great image.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Jan2eke says:

Lachen!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

InFiNiLud [deleted] says:

héhé cute... very curious !
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Rosina says:

I'm falling in love! ;-)))
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Digital Gurl [deleted] says:

Love it .... what a comical look on his face!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Janice LeBlanc says:

Wonderful shot. So expressive.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Barak says:

Priceless expression!!!

The DoF selection is fantastic!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

jocieposse (aka skid ho) says:

haha, great photo!

i have some photos of these guys if you're interested:

Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

strangemagee says:

feeling like a piece of food an shit ...
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

youpidou says:

beautiful and lovely!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

DJOtaku says:

how close were you actually to the penguin?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Funny shot.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Stregoika says:

so cute!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Coquine! says:

Instant fav... here's looking at you, kid!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Absolutely fabulous! .. Wonderful work. (-:
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Puur says:

Fantastic and curious!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunnyvaledave says:

you talking to ME??
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

zeynep'arkok says:

...very nice...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa4414 says:

Cuteness to the EXTREME!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Tinebetondorp says:

Leuk...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

I love this pic, please consider posting to: www.flickr.com/groups/comment_on_my_cuteness/
The group rule Patti has set up is that you have to comment on the photo to the right of yours. It's a fun group and you will get a lots of comments.

Liz

PS Have you thought of posting this in one of the view groups - particularly the 800 view group??? Your photo will be the talk of that crowd - it's so darn....well, good!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

joschmoblo says:

that is so cute! how did you get so close?!?!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Edgar Thissen says:

Thanks everybody!!! I'm really honoured getting such a lot of nice comments.
@ DJ Otaku & Joschmoblo: Streching my arm was enough. I was really close, so I had to use a super wideangle ;-)
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerald2810 says:

Brilliant shot!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Dzwjedziak says:

nice... VERY NICE!!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

nlnnet says:

This is a Penguin video from the New England Aquarium:

Name the genus!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

grufti [deleted] says:

Dat is echt een grappige foto! Kun je zien hoe nieuwsgierig ze zijn...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

molay_1307 says:

Gran primer plano...Enhorabuena...
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Valberta says:

This is just too close!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Puckyireth says:

Penguin says: What are you doing here?

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandi Marie says:

I think this is a great image!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

A♂ L♀ M♀ says:

Great perspective!!

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seen on flickr blog
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bonnie. says:

sooo cute!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Gypsy Flores Photography says:

this is so cool
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Poncho Punch says:

i wish my kid was as cute as this. sucks the way things work out sometimes. LOL!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

piapest (studying) says:

Awesome. This photo made my midnight day!
[seen in flickr blog]
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

AnneliesW says:

blog.flickr.net/en/2008/10/26/low-perspective /
;-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sasurau says:

nice capture!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

5y12u3k says:

haha, nice tux
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

shesnuckinfuts says:

Ha!! What an awesome shot! Well done!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

(PJay) says:

Bloody brilliant!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mel-pin says:

helloo!
:o)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Elisabeth85 says:

Briljant! :-D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Tall Bob says:

Fantastic image and photography! Love it!

You are definitely a Bird Watcher!
Pls tag your photo "Bird Watcher"
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dutchmetal says:

Super cute!! Great photo.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jobee59 says:

Cool shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Kickque (I'm OFF my friends, I'm sorry) [deleted] says:

Magnificent!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

frappu says:

very cool!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

salkiwi says:

What a classic! Love it! Well done.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

veronrose says:

Wow, what a great capture.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

penny0711 says:

Great shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

tamara_harte says:

Nice!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr Dalloway says:

Nice !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

collectivecow says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

WoMooMoW says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WooW, We are so happy that we are creative!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

WooW, what a great creation!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

foto.fr@nk says:

Fantastic Shot! Excellent! I love it!
Very funny and of course very creative!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ShaunW (shandys_preston) says:

Great shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Noct-NATE says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Susan & her 5d says:

Oh this SO caught my eye - it's fab
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pebblesfromheaven says:

Fab!
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr *Moments*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Sally Kamille says:

Awww this is so cute :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Magzbee says:

Great shot Edgar! Perfect focusing on the eyes, amazing!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerbren.nl says:

Haha, fantastic! :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Kris.B says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wide-Angle Bokeh, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

qoyas says:

FANTASTIC SHOT!!!!! S/he's so cute!!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mion.nl says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ONE PHOTO, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mirm says:

Onwijs gaaf perspectief! En zo errug grappig dat ie zo medewerkzaam was!!!!

Krijg je na 2½ jaar ineens weer allemaal comments op je foto!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

hayleylouise'x says:

Aaw (:
So cute!
Great shot !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

msokal says:

Cool one!.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Hajari-stock* says:

Great shot ! (: Love it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

AntjeSchulte says:

That is sooooo cool! :-))
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

artur sikora says:

excellent! :):):)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Claireybel says:

The penguin ROCKS! What a fabulous shot.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

october blue (away) says:

Wonderful close-up !!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )