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Australasian Gannet #8


Australasian Gannet #8
Photo Information
Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-01-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Tamron 28-300XR, Hoya UV 62mm
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Gannets Of The World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-01-17 3:58
Viewed: 1323
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Australasian Gannet

Other names: Morus serrator, Takupu, Toroa-haoika, Australian Gannet, Solan Goose, Diver.

Identification: 90 cm (35 in.). Spindle-shaped body, clearly delineated black and white plumage and long narrow wings clearly distinguish the gannet from any other seabirds in our waters.

Similar species: Unlikely to be confused with any other species except for possibly the Masked Booby Sula dactylus but this bird lacks the gannet's golden-yellow head and is somewhat smaller.

Range: In coastal waters throughout the country. Juveniles disperse to waters off south-east Australia, returning permanently to New Zealand when adults.

Status Common.

Where to see In New Zealand: Three easily accessible mainland colonies at Muriwai, Cape Kidnappers and Farewell Spit. Also often seen from boats in coastal waters, particularly in the North Island.

Notes: Flocks above schooling fish indulging in spectacular diving displays


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Image Information

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 11:58 a.m.
Date: 3rd January 2005
Weather conditions: Overcast
Lens: Tamron 28 - 300mm XR
Filter: Hoya 62mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/750
F-Stop: F/11
Flash: No
Tripod: No
Focal Length: 65mm
ISO: 400
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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-01-17 4:07]

(Added to the theme) Are there any gannets left at Muriwai Pam? This is a good one of him trying to walk up the hill. Very well captured. He seems to be using his tail and a third foot too. Very well captured.

Typical for such a gracefull bird in the air to be so ill at ease on the ground with wings spread for balance and making a real meal of trying to get anywhere.
I think you have done well with the prevailing lighting conditions to get this one so well nice one.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-01-17 4:47]

This time downed Gannet :-) Very good action-shot with nice pose and good use of wings and tail. I like composition also.

I like your image very much and it is a good pose to catch. It has a sort of flat feel to it though, so I tried doing a workshop for you that brings out the bird a little

I love your photo ;-) I know that he is landing but it looks like walking uphill don't using his wings ;-)
Very interesting photo, good idea ;-)

Composition: ***
Sharpness: ***
Color: ***
DOF: **
POV: ****

Another of your nice gannet.
Well done.
TFS.

Very good composition with the bird well placed in the frame. I think this picture would benefit of a narrower depth of field. Maybe F/5.6 at 65mm wold be enough to get the bird in focus and the rest oof. But I know it's easier said than done.
Anyway that is another of your great post of these beautiful birds.

Pam, I like this pose & it looks like perfect exposure to me. Excellent notes..Maybe a bit more contrast? Plain BG - Great lookin' bird! TFS

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2005-01-17 16:26]

This gou should think about fluying up the hill, those feet were made for swimming.

Excellent moment that you caught well.

Very well done and thanks for posting

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 745] (2768)
  • [2005-01-17 17:23]

Another lovely gannet shot Pam, great movement in this picture. A lovely bird, good colours, great texture.
Good note, well done!

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2006-01-31 2:01]

This cute shot,Nice composition for change its on walking :).Nice details.

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