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Gannet in Iceland


Gannet in Iceland
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Copyright: Michel Detay (M_Detay) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 12 W: 0 N: 107] (522)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D2X, Nikkor 500mm f4 VR
Exposure: f/11, 1/2000 seconds
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Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-25 9:04
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Points: 6
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Gannets in Langanes - Iceland

The Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus, formerly Sula bassana) is a large seabird of the gannet family, Sulidae.

Adults are 87-100 cm long and have a 165-180 cm wingspan. Their plumage is white with black wing tips. The bill is light bluish. The eye is light blue, and it is surrounded by bare, black skin. During breeding, the head and neck are brushed in a delicate yellow.

Their breeding range is the North Atlantic. They normally nest in large colonies, on cliffs overlooking the ocean or on small rocky islands.

This picture has been taken on the Karl island, on the Langanes peninsula. Iceland.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2008-09-25 9:52]

Hi Michel . You have taken a beautiful pair of Gannets . Your timing has captured a nice pose of the two together. Good detail and colours. with good notes too.
Nick..

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 545 W: 0 N: 735] (3213)
  • [2008-09-25 9:58]

Hi Michel
Lovely image
very good sharp and detail
very well done.

This is lovely Michel. I like the interaction between the two birds. The poses make a nicely unified composition. These birds are so elegant.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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