Tracy Natalie Sowell, Bejeweled (ANIMALS 2024)

I captured this image during a brief weather break in the midst of a summer snowstorm on the Antarctic peninsula. The penguin was captivating, enduring the harsh environment by simply settling into the snow bejewelled by the droplets of icy water.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.