Wandering Albatross


Posted by E.J. Peiker on Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:38 am

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Wandering Albatross - Drake Passage
D3s, 200-400mm @ 200mm, ISO 320, f/4, 1/2500
The largest wingspan bird on Earth with a wingspan that can exceed 10 feet - the Wandering Albatross photographed in the Drake Passage between the southern tip of South America and Antarctica...

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by Ron Day on Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:15 pm
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A "huge" wing span, EJ. Great framing with this one – love the diagonal line of the wings.
 

by Karl Egressy on Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:34 pm
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Impressive bird, rarely if ever seen posted. Great image.
 

by clement on Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:45 pm
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WOW perfect in every way
 

by Swissblad on Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:05 am
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EJ - you're so fortunate to have seen one of these marvellous birds.
Way up high on my wish list .......
Thanks for posting.
PS For those who are imperial measurement impaired - the wingspan is ≈ 3,25m
By comparison that of a Northern Gannet is ≈ 2,2m, Europe's largest pelagic bird, while that of the Bearded Vulture is around 2,9m.
 

by John Meade on Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:46 am
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A real beauty, EJ.
 

by Carol Clarke on Wed Nov 15, 2017 5:01 pm
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Lovely approaching view and nice strong diagonal line of the extended wings. Great shot!
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by himadri roy on Thu Nov 16, 2017 6:23 am
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Great flight frame.
 

by Biplab Adhikary on Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:22 am
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Excellent one with superb wing pose!!
 

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