The theme for Paula’s Special this week is ‘Le Rouge et Le Noir’. When we visited Waterboat Point in Antarctica, I saw this mommy Gentoo sitting on her eggs. It looked as though she was wearing red lipstick. So striking with her black and white outfit, don’t you agree?
Hope your week is turning out to be a good one.
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Haha…nice touch! I love your photos and narratives Sylvia! 🙂 xx
Thanks so much. I do my best. 😘
🙂 xx
Another squeal of delight from me Sylvia. Is there a reason their beaks are such a vibrant color?
The Gentoo penguins do have this bright red/orange bill. Quite striking, isn’t it? 😀
It is indeed I just wondered if in nature there was a purpose. Maybe it’s just to look pretty. 🙂
A Gentoo? I’ve never heard of that, but she’s cute and very well turned out!
Thanks, Gilly. The Gentoos are the most northerly of the Antarctic penguins. I think there are six different species altogether.
Great photo! I love penguins. 🙂
Thanks, Elaine. 🙂
And red stilettos, do you think, Ad? 🙂 🙂 What a great close up!
Have a happy weekend!
Thanks, Jo. She didn’t show me her shoes. 🙂
I agreed ! That makes her look pretty 🙂
Thanks, YC. Glad you like her. 🙂
Gorgeous in black and white and red lips
Haha…. Thanks, Marylou. 🙂
She does look like she wearing lipstick, so pretty! 🙂
Thanks, Donna. 🙂
Great photo. Love him with his red lips.
Thanks, Irene. She looked quite glam, I thought. 🙂
Fabulous outfit and I love the red lipstick! Great photo.
Thanks, Susan. I thought she looked very ‘chi-chi’. 🙂
Love Mommy Gentoo’s outfit and the trendy lipstick! XXX
Oh yes, me too. The lipstick shade is called ‘Antarctic-Cool Hot Red’. 🙂
Fantastic red & black!
Thanks, Anna. 🙂
Very interesting variations on “le rouge et le noir”. 🙂
Thanks, Brian. Something a little different. 🙂
Très bien. And have a great week-end.
Oh, great capture, Sylvia!
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
What a beauty! Amazing photo.
Peta
Thanks, Peta.
Finely captured, Sylvia.
Thanks, Tish.
Quite the mascara and lipstick on this one hahah 😄
Hehe….Yes, she’s all dressed up and can’t go anywhere. 🙂
Well, never know! Maybe when you look the other way they slip away for a little party a la happy feet 😁
Someone has to sit on the eggs all the time, or the Skua birds come and eat the babies.The mother and father take it in turns, so can’t go out on a date. 😕
I didn’t realize they d red around their mouth.
Me neither. 😅
ma che bella! sembra un palloncino di quelli dei bambini! immagine veramente in “tinta”
hi, Sulvia xx
Yes, you’re so right. It does look like a balloon. Happy Thursday to you. xx
How very fortunate you had the joy of seeing the beautiful Gentoo, Sylvia. Wonderful photograph!
Thanks so much, Jet. We both loved seeing all the wildlife in Antarctica. 🙂
Excellent fit with the theme!
Thanks so much, Nancy. 🙂
She looks like she’s ready to go out. Unfortunately, right now she has a bigger commitment. ~~~ : – )
Haha Yes, lots of responsibilities. No time for frivolity. 🙂
Aw…so sweet, Sylvia. I agree!
Thanks, Jill. 🙂
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Wow! I couldn’t wish for a more spectacular species for this challenge. She is striking. Thank you, Sylvia. I’m honoured. 🙂
Thanks, Paula. Glad you like her. 🙂 xx