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28-JUN-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20110630 - 2 268 SERIES - N Gannets & C Murre.jpg

Cape St Mary's Ecological Reserve, NL

My final two Gannet images (for now) leading into my next subjects - the Common Murre.

Top image. Two Norther Gannets and one common Murre high up on the rock ledges. The Murre is in its favourite pose; that is, facing the rock-face with its back to the ocean. Perhaps it is afraid of heights LOL.


An adult and an immature N Gannet flying above a large flock of Common Murres on the water. There were literally thousands of Common Murres swimming in large groups as far as one could see.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/500s f/8.0 at 420.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Dave Hawkins02-Aug-2011 14:11
Another "amazing" scene, wonderful trip V
s_barbour28-Jul-2011 23:13
Terrific shots Hank!
Maja Waiss28-Jul-2011 23:07
Very nice!
jychamberland28-Jul-2011 20:50
wonderful capture Hank!
Chris Spracklen28-Jul-2011 20:48
Great looking birds, these gannets, Hank.
Clearly built for aerodynamic efficiency and speed.
Cracking shot here. well done, my friend. V
wade clare28-Jul-2011 16:43
Looks like a great place to visit.
bill friedlander28-Jul-2011 15:24
Wonderful shot of the gannets and their environment. V
Peter Stahl28-Jul-2011 14:12
Excellent series Hank! :-)
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)28-Jul-2011 13:37
Very nice shot,my vote!
Paolo
Randy Adams28-Jul-2011 13:28
Almost didnt see the C Murre in the top pic..Great shots Hank!
Colin Storey28-Jul-2011 10:50
Perfect images of the gannets, superb details in the top one.
Michal Leszczynski28-Jul-2011 09:17
Beautiful series, Hank, V
Guest 28-Jul-2011 06:59
two beauties especially the second one Hank.
Stephanie28-Jul-2011 06:24
Fabulous view of these cool birds Hank! LOL at the Murre's favorite pose! :)
Ted Busby28-Jul-2011 03:09
Great series...looking forward to Mure....lol
Simon Chandler28-Jul-2011 03:06
Beautiful and lively images. v
hge5428-Jul-2011 02:04
Great shots, Hank. Those Gannets are a work of art.
Tom Munson28-Jul-2011 00:23
Fantastic images, Hank! Looks like a fun time!
Char27-Jul-2011 23:58
These are both amazing captures, Hank! What interesting scenes. \/
Jim Coffman27-Jul-2011 23:54
Wonderful images,Hank !!
Guest 27-Jul-2011 23:51
Wonderful pose, nicely composed. Very nice.
January Grey27-Jul-2011 23:35
anti-social or afraid of heights? cool shot of the strange behavior, Hank.
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