Storm Petrel, Galapagos

[Frank sheets]

I had the pleasure of participating in Artie Morris's latest adventure in the Galapagos. Trying to capture Storm Petrels from the zodiacs was a challenge, but luckily for me rewarding in that I got a few sharp images. This is one of my favorites. Hope you enjoy.

This is my first post here. Hope you enjoy!

Canon 1DX, 400mm DOII, 1/4000, f/5.6,ISO 1600

[Isaac Grant]

Welcome Frank! Great first post. This pretty much a perfect storm petrel image for me. Wing position, pose, head angle, details all are great. Captured their feeding behavior perfectly and love those water droplets.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Beautiful image. I like the water droplets and the beautiful blue background

[Jake Levin]

Love the colours and the pose. There's an errant reflection in the water at bottom center (probably from the water droplets) that I would clone out; otherwise, excellent shot!

[Bill Dix]

Welcome to BPN, Frank. A great first post. Congratulations! On my trip to the Galapagos some years ago I spent hours trying for this shot, and never managed it. These are fast and flighty birds, and combined with the moving boat it seemed to me a near impossibility. This is spot on. Great pose illustrating their behavior, nice HA and water patterns.

[Glenn Pure]

Excellent frame, Frank: great detail on the bird and great light. I really like the 'walk on water' pose. The water even looks beautiful in this shot. Colour and tone well rendered and the composition works for me. Thanks for sharing.

[Frank sheets]

Thanks Glenn, appreciate the feedback and complement.

[Frank sheets]

Thank you Bill. Yep, they are tough. Actually went thru the others of these Petrels this and still consider this one the best of the bunch.

[Frank sheets]

Hi Jake. Thanks for the look. Had not noticed the selections I think your are referring to. Good catch. they are worth taking out when I get to printing this image. Thanks again.

Frank

[Frank sheets]

Appreciate the look Krishna. Thank you!

[Frank sheets]

Thanks Issac. Appreciate the feedback.

[William Dickson]

This is one cool image Frank. I like the pose, HA and colours on the bird. I agree with the rest, its a real good looking frame. A warm welcome, and looking forward to seeing more of your images.

Will

[gail bisson]

What a great first post! Love the dainty foot work and the perfect HA. Tack sharp as well,
Gail