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Gannet Colony #2


Gannet Colony #2
Photo Information
Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-11-06
Camera: Canon PowerShot A60
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pelecaniformes (pelicans and relatives), Gannets Of The World, Birds Of New Zealand [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-10-14 3:45
Viewed: 1920
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The gannet colony on the very tip of Cape Kidnappers - believed to be one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Gannets are large sea birds with long, pointed wings and golden-yellow heads. Most spectacular is their method of fishing, when whole flocks suddenly dive straight into the sea from a great height, at speeds of up to 145km/h.
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Very classy landscape shot. I like this a lot.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2004-10-14 7:19]
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It's excellent Pam, looks like a rock festival for Gannets. Great capture. Are these birds unafraid of humans?

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2004-10-14 12:39]

C'est impressionnant cette quantité d'oiseaux ! Jolie photo intéressante.
Well done !

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  • gbac (76)
  • [2004-10-14 14:38]

Très belle prise de vue de cette colonie d'oiseaux j'imagine le bruit que doivent faire tous ces volatiles.
Good job !

Good shot, you were very brave to get so near, they are agressive when reproducing.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-10-14 17:17]

Otra hermosa imagen de estas encantadoras aves Pam.
Bella panorámica con excelente DOF y agudeza, como asi también su colorido.
Recuerda participar con tus críticas a las imágenes de otros usuarios para el crecimiento de TrekNature.

Another beautiful image of these charming birds Pam.
Pretty panoramic with excellent DOF and sharpness, like asi also its colorful one.
Remember you to participate with your critics to the images of other users for the growth of TrekNature.

lol,they are all beautiful and tidy birds,as in my eyes:)
and the blue sky with the golden-yellow heads of the Gannets created a vivid pic here!!
especially the flying couples over there,made a perfect composation,
cheers,sharing a peaceful work with us:)
Xu

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  • pione Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 94 W: 0 N: 113] (542)
  • [2004-10-23 5:22]

Bellissima immagine, tecnicamente ottima, suggestiva e realistica, rende bene l'idea di... traffico!

This must surely have been a difficult shot to get. And the low angle is very good, a few birds close to show detail and then a view that most of us never get - birds as far as the eye reaches.
Just one thing: Is the horizon slightly tilted or is it my imagination?

Fine crowd of poeple... pardon me, birds of course!!! Very impressive.

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  • ys2 (155)
  • [2006-05-24 17:57]

I reached last page of your gallery while watching, and it was a pleasure to watch all of it.
Nice composition of these different birds. Thanks for sharing for your gallery. Congratulations..

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