Interesting Gannet
This fellow stood out from all the other Northern Gannets in the colony at Stori Karl (Iceland). Having never photographed Gannets before, I wasn't sure what he was, but looking at Sibley and images online I've concluded he must be a third-year bird.
D500, Sigma 150-600C @ 600mm, ISO 800, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual, HH. Full-frame, but shifted the bird up in the frame for comp.
The far wing is up just enough to show nicely Bill and your exposure is just right for the big range of brightness here. I particularly like the fine wavey ripples in the white breast feathers and the subtle browns in the trailing wing feathers and all of it set off by such a dramatic BG.Originally Posted by Bill Dix
Very nice against the dark BG. Nice detail and quite a nice flight pose. I've seen a few of these 'immature' birds at the Bass Rock.
Will
My favorite part of the image is the dark wavy background - very dramatic. Good on you to catch variations in individual birds, nice to have different plumages in the files!
Bill, nice exposure and details wish the HA was better but heck you can't always get everything.
-Tim
Tim Foltz
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The bird looks great against that dark water. Composition is right on. Yes the head is angled sligly away but oh well.
Really nice frame, Bill. Perfect exposure, fine detail, and I too like the separation of the darks from the beautiful dark blue sea. Well done under the harsh bitter, windy conditions.
Geoffrey
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Pops beautifully against that dark BG. Pity about the head turn.
Gannets start off with lots of black in them, gradually going whiter over the first 5 years. I think you're about right, I'd have said either a 2nd or 3rd year bird
Mike
The BG rocks...outstanding. Bird pops really well, nice to see the plumage.
Dan Kearl
Thank you all for your comments.
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