Northern Gannet

[Ryan Schain]

While on a pelagic birding trip in Massachusetts waters along with Axel Hildebrant and several others, dozens of Northern Gannets came quite close to the boat. This is virtually uncropped. I fixed some exposure issues around the eye, and selectively sharpened the bird (with a bit extra around the head/eye).

Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF 100-400 mm f4.5-5.6 L IS

Exposure - 1/4000
Aperture - f6.3
Focal Length - 380 mm
ISO - 400

[Alan Murphy]

I like the eye contact and detail. i wish the light was less contrasty.

[Myer Bornstein]

If it was on the same trip that I was on the BBC one the Day was bright and Sunny and could not avoid harsh light midday

[Paul Lagasi]

Anytime you get to spend time with these beauties, is time well spent, I like the eye contact...looks like he's giving you the lookover...Nicely captured...to bad about the harsh light...TFS