Gannet touch down

[Krijn Trimbos]

This was taken when dark clouds packed around the Gannet colony while some a rays of sun still tried to get through. This one came in to land in the middle of the colony but came so close I clipped some parts of the wing I brought it back from death using quick masks. Normally I don't stuff like this too much but because this is the only one with a pose like this with the (IMO) dramatic light and BG colours I saved it.

Hope you like it,

Canon EOS 50D 1/1600 f8
ISO 640
Canon 300mm F2.8 L USM + 1.4 Converter
Handheld

[Erich Stevens]

Krijn,

I'm glad you saved this one. The eye is sharp and clearly visible, tail feathers spread out, perfect EXP with lots of detail in the whites. I'd take a bit off the left and give more room to the bottom... give him some space to "land" into. Well done!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Krijn!
I too am glad that you saved this one! You did a great job with the PP - I would never have known...
The spread tail takes it over the top for me and I am happy with the tight crop.
Best,
Nicki

[Ramon M. Casares]

It works for me, great pose, nice BG, light, sharpness and colors, I would've add more canvas at the bottom.
Congratulations!

[Austin Thomas]

Hi Krijn,

Great action and landing pose. Dramatic lighting and eye contact. I would also extend the canvas to give the Gannet more room to move.

Thanks for sharing.

Austin

[David Roach]

All points covered. This one HAD to be saved! Congrats!

[David Fletcher]

So, so glad this hasn't been trashed. Points covered. Congrats again!

[Morkel Erasmus]

Krijn, a lovely incoming shot, full on with great detail and exposure. super well done, especially on the wingtip construction. I love it as is - pops very nicely against the dark BG.

[Phil Ertel]

I like the pose. I especially find the wing and tail position pleasing with good details. I also think you did a good job with the PhotoShop. In my opinion a little more room a the bottom might help (per Austin's comment). Well done and thanks for sharing!

[Fabs Forns]

Beautiful light and pose, never seen a Gannet with dark BG and that light, way to go!

[Connie Mier]

Krijn, this is fantastic! It just really jumps out at you. Love the angle.
Connie

[Deborah Harrison]

GREAT capture, having tried to photograph gannets recently know how hard this is. A splendid shot and great processing!

[Hugh J McLaughlin]

Unusual BG and lighting. Most definitely worth saving!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Krijn, this is terrific mate. I love the light and landing pose. Glad you saved it and shared it. :)

[Ryan Lambert]

Krijn, this is a super image, well recovered. The dark clouds in the bg and well lit subject make for a dramatic image...congrats

[Rich Steel]

Hi Krijn

This is one of my favourite flight poses with the bird at full stretch coming into land. The bird is beautifully illuminated against the dark back ground. Excellent work on restoring the wings tips, which I am not usually a big fan of but this has been very well done.

Congratulations on an excellent photo.

Cheers

Rich

[Thanaboon Jearkjirm]

Lots of details, love the wing spread, but even more with the tail spread. Good work on saving the white. Agree about different crop.

[Brian Barcelos]

Love this one, colors are awesome and BG is amazing. Only thing I would ask for is a little more room underneath.

Brian

[Stu Bowie]

Superb contrast in colours here, and love the landing posture. Well captured.

[Gal Shon]

I love the light and shade in this image,
A super special image, very well done. I like it a lot.

[sree.kumar.h]

A powerful image, the eye contact, the tail spread and details make this an amazing image. Like the way it’s pictured against the dark back ground. IMO more room around the frame would add value to the image.