Northern Gannets

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Northern Gannets

Canon 1DSMKII, 300mm F2.8IS, 1.4xII
ISO 250 F8 1/800s

Conditions at Bonaventure Island have never been better. These two Northern Gannets have built a nest on the roof of one of the viewing platforms, resulting in some intimate images with clean backgrounds. I would love a little more of the nest on the bottom, but the cedar shingles are just out of the frame. I can't wait to get back there in August.

Great setting, interaction, soft light and details. I really want to go there sometime since I'm a big fan of seabirds.

Great shot Chris. It brings back great memories of the fun and educational workshop you led to Bonaventure Island this past June. I would encourage everyone to experience the Island with you.

Great moment and fantastic details!!!

I think you made out here! The birds are captured very nicely. Good views of the colors on the head, crossed bills, a big plus to me, clean bodies and sharp in view eyes. I just do not know about the vegetation. Almost looks weed like. It adds a nice contrast to the whites and gives a pleasing effect. I am not downing or picking apart your image, by any means. Or to say it is a lost image. I guess by seeing some other more natural looking frames already taken, with say sticks, they looked cleaner. I still would hang this one on the wall.

I recognize those birdies!

Outstanding interaction shot Chris!

Steve