Tobias Baumgaertner is a wildlife photographer. Even though he has captured many stunning photos only a few reach out and take people’s hearts. The below photos are one of them that are featuring a beautiful display of affection.
Tobias spent three nights with a colony of little penguins, or fairy penguins, in Melbourne, Australia in 2019. A pair separated themselves from the bunch and he noticed it. One had its flipper draped over the other in what looked like a loving embrace.
He wrote, “While all the other penguins were sleeping or running around, those two seemed to just stand there and enjoy every second they had together.”
The loss connected the two penguins.
He explained, “A volunteer approached me and told me that the white one was an elderly lady who had lost her partner, and apparently so did the younger male to the left. Since then they meet regularly comforting each other and standing together for hours watching the dancing lights of the nearby city.”
Even if it took days to capture their bond, Tobias left with two perfect shots and two examples of how love can heal. Tobias shared the photos on Instagram, writing, “During times like this the truly lucky ones are those that can be with the person/people they love most” after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic in March.
His photos went viral, spreading happiness to many people. As one person put it, “It’s the cutest, most heartwarming thing I’ve ever seen.”
Even though they can’t talk, they give an important message: we’ll get through this difficult time if we stick together.
Share these incredible pictures with your friend and family to enjoy. 🙂