Bullers Albatross

[Nevil Lazarus]

There is a pelagic trip out of Sydney on the 2nd Saturday of every month. The trip leaves early morning and is out on the continental shelf for most of the day. Records have been kept for 16 years, and the variety of birds and cetations generally seen is interesting and exciting. Anyone thinking of a visit here could plan around this - it is worthwhile. I took this pic last July - The Bullers breeds in New Zealand, and is not a regular visitor to Sydney waters.
1D Mk3 300 2.8 1.4X ISO250 1/2000 F4.5

[Rob Drummond]

Nice capture - the head is pin sharp and judging by the blurred background it was really moving. Well done.

cheers
Rob

[Dan Brown]

Awesome bird and capture Nevil! Nice that the bird is above the horizon. The wing position makes a good composition. Pelagic bird photography is a challenge and you have done well here!

[Ofer Levy]

Gorgeous shot! I love the light, colours and excellent techs!!!

[Tony Whitehead]

Great job, Neville. I like the 2 tone BG showing sea and sky. Nice light and sharpness on the face and the wing tip blur adds a sense of movement. Albatross are just magnificent in flight.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Nevil, interesting colour and detail on the head, and in general, you have exposed this nicely. I agree, the two tone BG works well.

[Richard Mc Donald]

You've done well here Nev getting this shot as I know just how hard they are to get of this Albatross on a pitching boat.

Some 4 years ago I helped crew a trawler from Newcastle to Darwin and had the opportunity to meet these guys whilst steaming North along Stockton Bight.

Richard

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image with nice two tone BG!

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Awesome bird and a very nice image. Light conditions are very nice.

Szimi

[Suzanne Huot]

Great shot of the albatross in flight gives a real impression of where you were when you shot it ,not an easy shot to get from a moving boat in waves