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Northern Gannet
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The Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus, formerly Sula bassana) is a seabird and is the largest member of the gannet family, Sulidae.
Young birds are dark brown in their first year, and gradually acquire more white in subsequent seasons until they reach maturity after five years.
Adults are 81-110 cm (32-43 in) long, weigh 2.2-3.6 kg (4.8-7.9 lbs) and have a 165-180 cm (65-71 in) wingspan. Before fledging, the immature birds (at about 10 weeks of age) can weigh more than 4 kg (8.8 lbs). 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.
from: wikipedia |
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- Argus
(50626) - [2009-05-20 21:16]
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Hello Stefan,
A fine capture of a pair of Gannets displaying pair-bond behaviour at their nest. The lighting, POV and technical quality are top class and the composition great against the dark sea BG.
An excellent shot!
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan
Hi Stefan,
Simply outstanding.
Top drawer and my favorite.
Regards,
Jusni
- Alex99
(23735) - [2009-05-21 9:09]
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Hi Stefan.
It is great by impressiveness of subject shot. You managed to captured an amazing scene. Poses of the lovely birds are amazing. It is difficult to imagine more beautiful dance. Warm colours, ultimate details an composition are simply outstanding. Bravo. Perfect work.
Alexei.
Hi Stefan,
Great picture. Nothing to add. Good job.
TFS
Serge
- thor68
(5674) - [2009-07-19 3:44]
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oh wow, i always forget that there are gannets on helgoland, maybe i should dare to take the boat trip there once too.
excellent capture of the two pretty bird being close to each other. sharpness and details are great, love the poses and the
warm light. well done & take care, thor.