Northern Fulmar (Light Phase)

[Paul Lagasi]

This photo was taken on a pelagic trip out of Westport, Washington on my recent trip out west. 40 miles off shore we ran into a shrimp boat with all kinds of seabirds around. Luckily the sun came out for a few moments when this fulmar came flying by. Most of the day was spent in fog and 9 foot rollers, but 8 life birds and many good photos. If your ever out that way check them out, website below:

www.westportseabirds.com

D300 200-400vr @ 200mm, ISO-500, 1/1250, f5.6, handheld

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hi Paul, sounds like you had a succesful trip! Too bad the fulmar is flying away, but still an image of a species most would like to have.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nice flight image with excellent color and detail. It is always great to see the topside. My only wish would have been for you to capture it a bit sooner but still a very fine image as is. Thanks for sharing.

[Doug Brown]

Agree with above comments. Congrats on getting so many life birds on a single trip! Thanks for posting!

[Julie Kenward]

The detail on the beak is wonderful! You may have caught him on the way past but it's still a lovely image.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like this a lot, sharpness is great and exposure is perfect, BG is nice, some eye contact would've made of this great shot a GREAT GREAT shot. Congratulations!

[Lance Peters]

agree with all of the above comments - only thing I would add is - the eye looks a little dark - it might be possible to improve it a bit in P.S.
Congrats

[Juan Aragonés]

The eye seems too dark to my taste but it is very easy to fix that on PS. Too bad that the bird is flying away. Exposure seems very good and details are fantastic. Love the BG and the soft light. 8 life birds in a day! lucky man:)

[Paul Lagasi]

Thank you for all your great comments...its appreciated