Northern Gannet Taking a Rest

[Marina Scarr]

On Tuesday I was out shooting just before sunset on the northern end of Longboat Key, and someone pointed out an usual bird floating in the Gulf. I took my gear out, lifting it into the air for each wave...got wet up to chest level. The bird was so tame, I kept having to back up and finally removed my TC. It was well worth getting soaked.

Canon 30D, Gitzo & Mongoose M3.2, 300mm F4L with 1.4x, shot at F5.6, 1/1000, ISO 640.

Thank you for your comments.

[Gayle Clement]

Beautiful portrait. I wish the head were turned slightly more toward you.

[Gavin Spooner]

Marina:

a great opportunity to shoot a hard to find bird. Well worth getting wet to get that vantage point.

cheers

[Bill Foxworthy]

Never seen one but whatever it is, is a lovely specimen you have posted. Very nice indeed!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great details, light and exposure control. I wish for a bit more headturn toward you.

[Gus Cobos]

Great shot Marina,
Love the composition and the low angle; very nicely done...
Big Cograts...:D

Gus...:cool:

[Norman Pyett]

Marina, Very nicely done, love the positioning & low angle.
Norm