Gannets

[Jonathan Ashton]

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 800
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Focal Length 100.0mm

Image taken from a fishing boat off the coast at Bempton Cliffs

[gail bisson]

Hi Jonathan,
This is really cool! I like how my eye finds the gannet that is underwater and then the story unfolds as the other 2 gannets try to steal the fish or perhaps get out of the way?
Tack sharp and great DOF to get both birds sharp in the frame. Whites look good.
The dark, rough seas remind me of the harsh Atlantic ocean- far away from the Carribean/Floridian greens and blues.
Really like this,
Gail

[stuart wanuck]

nice interaction capture

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image. Spectacular moment captured. Nice poses, beautiful colors,details and love the flash of water.

Regards,
Satish.

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[keith mitchell]

Hi Jon,it's interesting to read Gail's comment about the water it as the north sea written all over it,great how you have the one under the water and good action with the flying Gannets,great job.

[David Salem]

Very cool seeing the bird underwater and the others about to pounce on the fish it's trying to catch. Love this type of action shot. Well done

[Jim Crosswell]

Great action you captured here Jonathan! I like the composition, IQ and bird under water really adds to the image.

[annmpacheco]

Location, location, location, love the action and how sharp the gannets are, Jon, well done!