Motif: Blue-footed Booby (Sula nebouxi) Courship Display


Posted by Gustav W. Verderber on Tue Apr 06, 2004 8:31 am

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I used up my "favorite" photo a couple of weeks ago when I posted the nesting osprey. Still, there are a few close runner-ups.

Apart from the relatively exotic subject, this remains among my favorite images owing to the context in which this display was experienced. Visiting the Galapagos Islands is a highlight of any naturalist's life. This male was photographed strutting his stuff on N. Seymour Island.

Nikon F3, Nikkor 200mm F4 macro at 1/500 @ 5.6 on E100SW, handheld. Minolta incident light meter.

Peace, and may the light be with you.
Gustav
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by AForns on Tue Apr 06, 2004 9:39 am
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Love those blue feet That is one bird I would like to photograph very much.
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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Apr 06, 2004 9:54 am
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The lighting isn't ideal but the composition makes up for that.
 

by Mike Wilson on Tue Apr 06, 2004 12:34 pm
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Lots of attitude and a very cool behavioral display.
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by Bill Whala on Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:36 pm
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These are such cool looking birds. I would love to see them in person. Excellent image. :)
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by Jill on Tue Apr 06, 2004 9:57 pm
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Gustav, I've seen these gems in the Galapagos, our best trip ever!!! Your display image is stupendous!!!! I love it dearly!!!!! :D :D :D
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by Alan Murphy on Thu Apr 08, 2004 2:20 pm
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Wonderful displey behavior.
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