photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
globalgadabout | all galleries >> Galleries >> motley > albatross
previous | next

albatross

Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

much as I appreciate the efforts of those friends who get out and capture images from nature, I must admit that I do not add much to the theme....here is one from a few years back, not so spectacular, but perhaps of some passing interest....this is an albatross, caught swooping by the viewing area, which is behind blue glass, at the Royal Albatross Centre, where access is limited to protect nesting pairs....they remind of seagulls, but are considerably larger

Nikon D80
Nikkor 18-200mm - 1/1000s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium large auto
share
Arthur Lebacq06-Sep-2022 19:18
Like the way you have captured this albatross.....really a perfect composition....well done....BV
Yiannis Pavlis28-Jun-2019 17:31
such a fascinating work.Well done and nice tones
carol j. phipps15-Sep-2018 02:26
A real winner of this Albatross in flight. V
Julie Oldfield14-Aug-2018 01:30
Majestic! V
Tom LeRoy12-Aug-2018 18:02
An image of inspiration and beauty, you hit the mark on this fine shot, David. V
janescottcumming11-Aug-2018 18:36
Look at that wingspread! He does remind me of a seagull but the wings are very different. Cool catch.
Colin Storey11-Aug-2018 17:59
Great frame filling image of this majestic bird.
bill friedlander11-Aug-2018 17:13
Great shot. A fine view of the wing span. V
Blandine Mangin11-Aug-2018 14:53
magnifique prise en vol ! v
Jeff Real11-Aug-2018 13:54
I love this!
The color and mood really lets your subject look magnificent
V
Walter Otto Koenig11-Aug-2018 13:54
You may not post a lot of bird images, but this is the first I've seen on PBase of an Albatross in flight, and its a winner. Really like the blue tones in the background and hint of mountains. Very well placed in the frame. "V"
Nick Paoni11-Aug-2018 13:51
Ah soaring and sense of freedom- so cool.
danad11-Aug-2018 09:26
Superb capture ! V.
Anitta11-Aug-2018 08:47
Fabulous capture of this beautiful bird, David. V
Paco López11-Aug-2018 04:47
Excellent! V!
Helen Betts11-Aug-2018 01:27
Very interesting to see an albatross, and well captured, blue glass and all.
LynnH11-Aug-2018 01:26
I've never seen one, just an illustration of one in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Your photo is good,
Hank Vander Velde11-Aug-2018 00:44
Nicely captured through the glass David. That is one big wing-span.
Jim Coffman11-Aug-2018 00:39
A very nice in flight capture, David...
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment