They say a picture speaks volumes. However, certain images don’t simply conjure words but rather evoke deep emotions. And the subsequent image undeniably stirs up immense happiness, as it portrays two adorable penguins gazing at the Melbourne, Australia skyline from St Kilda Pier.
This precious photograph, taken in 2019, gained viral attention after being shared online. Subsequently, it triumphed in the Ocean Photograph Awards 2020, organized by Oceanographic magazine.
Photographer Tobias Baumgaertner captured this heartwarming image, well aware of its potential to touch countless hearts. Just last month, Tobias’ photograph made it to the shortlist of five pictures contending for the Community Choice Award, the winner of which was determined by popular vote.
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Upon winning, Tobias expressed his astonishment and an immense sense of gratitude for being chosen as the finest among the five photographs. Taking to Instagram to announce his victory, Tobias conveyed his heartfelt appreciation by saying, “I am incredibly grateful for this honor. Thank you all!”
Earlier in the year, Tobias had shared the photograph of the two penguins, accompanied by an explanation that both avian creatures had experienced the loss of their partners but found solace in each other’s company. In his caption, he expressed his desire for the image to serve as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we are fortunate if we have someone by our side whom we can rely on – much like these penguins.
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Tobias became captivated by the two penguins’ tales after delving deeper into their stories. Both had experienced the loss of their partners, and following these heartbreaking incidents, they found solace in each other’s company, spending hours together in the evenings, gazing at the skyline. Upon learning about their nightly ritual, Tobias felt a strong desire to capture the moment, dedicating three consecutive nights to be among the penguin colony until he could obtain the photograph he envisioned. Once he succeeded, he shared it on social media, expressing his hope that people would appreciate it as much as he did.
And indeed, people were utterly charmed by the image. On Twitter, the endearing penguin duo amassed over 160,000 likes and received 51,000 comments from users. Among the comments, one struck a chord, perfectly encapsulating the photo’s emotional impact as the commenter wrote, “I didn’t plan on shedding tears tonight, but thank you.”
Rewritten Source: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/widowed-penguins-photo-wins-photography-award/