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    Default Australasian Gannet

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    From my recent trip to New Zealand.
    Although it was a family trip, I took my gear along "just in case". Was able to sneak out for a couple of sessions at a Gannet colony. Really enjoyed watching and photographing these amazing birds and their chicks.
    I got flight shots against water bg, a few against completely black BG, but quite liked looking down at the bird with a hint of the steep cliff showing in this one. Something different I thought.
    Not sure if it's everyone's cup of tea.

    Canon 1D4 | 500mm
    1/1250 | f4.5 | ISO 800
    Manual, HH

    All feedback appreciated.
    Thanks!
    Last edited by Sidharth Kodikal; 02-27-2014 at 10:33 PM.

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    For me, this image is a strong contest contender. It is extremely unique, and I love the topside view with that dramatic backdrop of rocks with designs that go so well with your subject. IT's dramatic and its' powerful.
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    Really like this Sidharth. I feel it shows the birds environment well without it overpowering the image. I wonder if there is more detail in the whites that could be teased out.

    TFS
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    Hi Sid, Im sure you were never going to leave your gear behind, especially going to NZ. Love the full wingspread here, and I feel you have nailed the exposure on the gannet -the blacks on the edge of the wings really stand out against the cliff face. Good placement in the frame too. Looking forward to some against a sea BG. Actually just looking forward to any of your gannet images, and anything else you came away with.

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    Sid, if Marina says it's a strong contest contender ... enter it in a contest!

    Glad you took your gear, "just in case". Big fan of that bg, and I'm glad that you didn't decide to burn it in any further.

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    Very cool, Sid.
    The perspective is great, maybe one more round of BG although probably just compression.
    Well seen and well done.
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    Great look on the back of this ganet! I like how it stands out from the dark BG. Well done.

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    Welcome back Sid. Very cool shot with a unique and beautiful perspective . The rocks below give a real sense of height. The techs look great and the black on the wings shows up nicely against the dark BG.
    Nice work

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    Thank you all. Appreciate the comments.

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    Beautiful flight shot! I also love that BG. Nice exposure on the Gannet as well!

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    Excellent flight pose with beautiful topside view.I like the dark BG and composition.

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