Black-browed Albatross

[Verena Meraldi]

I made this image of a Black-browed Albatross in West Point, The Falkland Islands in November 2009, and I loved the sunny detail on the beak. Look forward to your comments and suggestions!

Nikon D300, Sigma 150-500mm 1-6.3 APO HSM
ISO: 400
Exposure program: M
Focal length: 350mm
Aperture: f18
Exposure: 1/1250
Exposure bias: 0ev

[denise ippolito]

Verena, Big welcome to Outside the Box! I love the details in the beak and the way the sun is hitting it. These are gorgeous birds and I have never seen one in person.Hope to someday. I do wish for a bit of eye contact but the beak is lovely and would probably steal the show anyway.:)

[John Chardine]

I agree this is super Verena!- the bill of course, but also the lovely soft feathers on the side of the neck, fading to grey in the lower left. The image says to me that the bird is just soaking up the sun, and is totally at peace!

[Cindy Mead]

terrific portrait Verena. I enjoy the softness of the feathers and the wonderful detail on that large beak. I too would like just a hint more of an eye, but the play of light/shadow here is so nice. Well done :)

[Julie Kenward]

I, too, would have liked a peek at the eye but the lighting in this is superb. Well done!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Verena, welcome to OOTB! It's a lovely image with beautiful lighting - he looks at peace with the world:)