Gannet with nesting material

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1x4iii
f/7.1
1/3200
ISO 500
+0.7

I managed to capture this gannet from the boat I was in, sailing to the Isle of May, Fife, yesterday. I wasn't expecting it to fly past the boat, as I seen it coming, I quickly set my camera to what I thought would be correct for the conditions. The light was pretty much against me, but I liked what I captured.

Thanks for looking and for the comments on my Fulmars image, they are much appreciated.

Will

[Ron Conlon]

Really striking capture with the sea weed against the face and the against-the-grain lighting (well handled).

[Mike Poole]

A striking capture, all the better given the light. From a technical perspective there is a noticeable halo below the bird, but this is such a nice shot, if it were mine I'd go back and polish it up.

Nice work Will

[Karl Egressy]

Nice portrait in flight image, William.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'm really liking what you got here. Neat feather texture on the body, and the nesting material is a study in itself. I'd be happy with this one too.

[David Salem]

I also like it! Lots of great textures and pastel colors. I like the composition also. Well done William

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi William, can only echo Dan & Davids comments.

Be interesting to know if things have improved after we chatted, or perhaps you just left things? Good luck and hope the weather holds for Mull.

TFS
Steve

[christopher galeski]

very nice image William,like the colors and patterns in this,good detail,beforeI read what you used,I just knew it was the 5D MK111,just bought one,and I am just testing it out,am liking it so far.TFS.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi William, great close up, and Ive always liked the colours on their faces. A bonus that you captured him with a beak full of seaweed. I might add a touch more exposure to 'lighten' it a bit.

[keith mitchell]

William beautiful detail and colour, sea weed tops it off, excellent piece of work,thanks for giving us a look.

Cheers keith.

[Andreas Liedmann]

William you did very well for the short time of setting yourself for this shot .
I like the tight framing and the overall color /tone combo .Lovely detail and the sea weed is a very nice bonus .
you might watch for halos along contrast edges , but this a minor thing and could be fixed if you wish .

TFS Andreas

[Jim Crosswell]

An interesting and different image William! I like how the seaweed runs along the bird and the tight composition works for me.

[Ritesh Nangare]

A fantastic Image to have in collection , Great bird and details.............