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Gannet


Gannet
Photo Information
Copyright: Elize Meijer (elizemeijer) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 27 N: 550] (2009)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-09-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, Tamron 70-300, Hama UV 62mm
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Artis zoo
Theme(s): Aquatic Birds - Aves Acuáticas, Zoo animals, Pelecaniformes (pelicans and relatives), Gannets Of The World [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-09-19 13:11
Viewed: 1280
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sula bassanus

The gannet, with a 1.8 m wingspan, is the largest seabird breeding in North American waters. It feeds primarily on surface-dwelling fish such as herring and mackerel which are taken by diving from heights up to about 43 m and plummeting into the water at great speed and considerable force. The bird’s skull is especially strong, and a system of air sacs also helps to absorb the shock of these plunges.
Gannets nest on steep cliffs of Canada’s east coast. The nests are large, between 30 cm to 60 cm high, are made from a mixture of vegetation, seaweed, feathers, and earth, and may be cemented with guano.
The North American gannets winter at sea, from Virginia to southern Florida, and return to their breeding grounds in early April.

thnx to http://www.nature.ca/notebooks/english/gannet.htm

Again, taken at the Amsterdam Zoo (Artis)

TECH:
cropped and resized
Lens: 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Focal Length: 70mm
1/160 sec - F/10
Sensitivity: ISO 200
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  • Great 
  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
  • [2004-09-19 14:06]

Elize, fabulous shot! I think you have done very well here. I love the texture. The pose of the bird is very interesting. Excellent work, well done. Good note too, thanks.

  • Great 
  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-09-19 15:13]

This must be a female - she is blow-drying the nail polish on her toes. I really like this composition. Your whites are good - something I usually struggle with. Thanks for posting

  • Great 
  • hdl (10)
  • [2004-09-19 16:53]

Mooie positie waarin je deze vogel hebt genomen. De kleuren zijn goed en de details zijn goed zichtbaar. Bedankt voor de noot; heel leerrijk.

  • Great 
  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-09-19 19:31]

Bonita presentacion Elize.
Acertado manejo de los blancos, siempre difíciles en estas capturas.
Buena agudeza, DOF y encuadre.
Buen disparo.

Pretty presentation Elize.
Guessed right handling of the whites, always difficult in these captures.
Good sharpness, DOF and frame.
Nice shot.

  • Great 
  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2005-02-16 22:27]

Personal assessment of the photo: good.
Good visual impact.
Aptness of the photo for the site: excellent.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thanks

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