Fulmar

Headed to the coast today, with the intention of some wader shots, hopefully, but changed my plans after seeing a few fulmar circling the tops of the coastal cliffs.

Had a frustrating few hours in a gale force wind, which projected the fulmars along at bullet speed

The conditions really tested my screw-drive AF, and with the wind behind them, it had great difficulty in tracking 'head-on' shots of them.

I did eventually manage quite a few that i am pleased/grateful for, so the day was a success in the end.

I intend to have another crack at them, in less blustery conditions, as i suspect my lens may cope easier

A big bonus for me was that my new 400mm is very hand-holdable for lengthy periods {seems more comfortable than my old 300mm f4}.

D2h
400mm f3.5
tc-16a
1/2000 @ f8
iso500
noise ninja on BG {unfortunately the sea bg was in deep shadow}
incident

Alan

Good one !
I miss my seabirds.
JohnR

Donrt get many of these here in the mountains I miss the sea birds as well-cracking bird

Dave

Great capture and a very nice BG Alan.
John

Very nice, the bird seems to look you straight into the eye, Alan.
Hope you have even more luck next time.

Hi Alan,

Looks good to me. Considering the shooting conditions I think you have done well. Sharpness is good so is exposure and colour.

Good one!

Regards

Rob

Hi Alan,

Well worth the effort! It’s a cracker! Living right next to the sea, I'd say a day of no wind is like a reprieve! but if we didn't have it I'd miss it! I love these birds, except when they poop all over my windows!

Nice with a great bg, light looks to have been quite difficult and it has been handled well.

Looks like you've done a good job here Alan - cracker