How we photographed the new baby penguins at Brookfield Zoo
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Ashlee Rezin (via Chicago Sun-Times)
This week’s top photo comes from photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram.
What makes this photo important?
This week’s news cycle was tough and relentless. I never say no to a baby animal debut at a zoo as a nice reprieve from the grind of photojournalism in Chicago.
How I got this photo:
It was a field trip day at Brookfield Zoo when I visited to photograph Robin, a 3-month-old Humboldt penguin, who was just introduced to her colony's full habitat earlier this month. There were dozens of giddy children scurrying around me and enjoying the exhibit while I was trying to capture Robin's cuteness. I apologized to kids for planting my feet and staking my claim to a spot where I could see the baby. Then, I tried to work quickly so I could get out of their way.
Technical details:
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 with an EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens
Focal length: 227mm
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure: 1/2000
ISO: 2500
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