Two African Penguins Resting on Warm Sand

Two African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) resting together on a sun-warmed sandy shoreline. A realistic, photo-realistic wildlife scene at golden hour with soft, warm light. The two penguins lie side by side, one leaning gently against the other, showing their distinctive black backs, white bellies, black eye masks, and subtle pink bare skin around the beak. Highly detailed feather texture, gentle gloss, and tiny footprints in the pale sand. Nearby are a few scattered pebbles and tufts of dune grass. In the background, calm turquoise waves roll onto the beach under a clear blue sky. A light breeze ruffles their feathers. Shot at eye level with shallow depth of field, the penguins are in crisp focus while the sea recedes into a softly blurred backdrop. Mood: serene, peaceful, intimate.