Chattering gannets

Discussion

5 replies

Posted by Adam Seward on July 20, 2008 at 5:53 AM

I got this during a quick trip around Bass Rock last week. With the boat bobbing up and down and side to side I missed a few opportunities - I shall have to go back some time! I think this one suited a panoramic crop - I've gone for 3:1 ratio. If only it had a blue sky, but I'm still quite happy with it.

C & C welcome.

Canon 1D3
300 f/4 L IS and 1.4 TC
ISO 320
1/800 at f/6.3
Exposure +0.48
USM 80% radius 0.5
Cropped off top and bottom

Posted by Robert Lawrence on July 20, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Hello Adam, I like this a lot. An unusual crop for this delightful bird but one which works very well to my eyes. Although some might prefer more colour in the sky I think the pale background does compliment the birds and the rock setting.
Nice one.
Robert

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Very nice behavior shot Adam,
I think also the BG fits the scene perfect.
cheers,
Bertl

Posted by eric weight on July 20, 2008 at 12:18 PM

I think this crop works well and the colours make it look like a sepia.

Eric

Posted by Matt Cole on July 20, 2008 at 2:34 PM

this looks a very nice shot, I'd love to see a larger version.

Matt

Posted by John Robinson on July 20, 2008 at 2:59 PM

Yes I like the crop on this too.
JR