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Patrolling Albatross

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Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 5, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Patrolling Albatross
For a, quote, 'big old unit' (wingspan of 2.5m and weighs in at 3-4kg) these birds are incredible in the air. Not very graceful during take off or landing, but once airborne they command the coastline.

MKIII 70-200 f2.8 with 1.4x f.8 1/2500 ISO4oo -0.33
Posted by Tom Smit on October 5, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Hi Stehan,
Lovely picture.
:toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 5, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Some folk might fault it because it's flying slightly away from you Steve - but I'm not one of them.

If there's two birds I'd love to photograph it's these and Frigates so I'm a tad envious to say the least :biggrin: :wink:

Stunning colours Steve and great to see all that top-side detail - nice :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on October 5, 2008 at 3:04 PM
an impressive looking bird and a very nice shot.

Matt
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 5, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Like it Stephen, if being super-critical might like more space on the right for it to fly into, to emphasise the long-distances albatrosses cover perhaps? :smile:
Posted by Paula Graham on October 5, 2008 at 5:51 PM
My goodness, what a bird, what a wingspan. Wonderful to have seen. Nice shot indeed.
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 6, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Superb image, ticks all the boxes fro me. I'd be very happy with this and the detail is spot on..

Brett. :toast: :toast: