Greater Shearwater .. Flight portrait

Posted by Harold Stiver on Tue Feb 03, 2004 9:24 pm

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This shot was taken in rough seas on a pelagic trip out of Cape Hatteras.

The "runny nose" is typical of the tubenoses, part of a mechanism they use to rid their system of excess salt.

Canon 10D, 100-400zoom, ISO400

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by Bill Whala on Tue Feb 03, 2004 9:47 pm

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Very nice composition. I really like the under the wing look from this bird.

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by Marc Oliver on Tue Feb 03, 2004 9:58 pm

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What Bill said!

I might be tempted to bump up the contrast a little more.

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by Dick Ginkowski on Tue Feb 03, 2004 9:58 pm

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Ditto, eh

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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:08 pm

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Lovely image and angle, but it appears a bit soft. I must be a tubenose, 'cause my nose drips quite a bit.

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by Cindy Marple on Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:13 pm

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Cool bird! Having tried to shoot on a pelagic trip I can imagine how tough it was to get this shot. I like the underwing look also and great that there is just that hair of separation between the wing and head. I rather like the low contrast because it makes me think of a typically foggy ocean day.

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by Alan Murphy on Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:19 pm

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Harold, what a great accomplishment getting a shot like this. I too would add contrast and maybe throw in a small catchlight to make this just pop. Great photo.

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by Neil Fitzgerald on Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:37 pm

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How'd you do that? Amazing detail for such a close up flight shot.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Feb 04, 2004 5:46 am

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Wonderful and different shot Harold. I like this a lot and I agree a slight contrast boost would put it over the top!!

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by ebkw on Wed Feb 04, 2004 7:50 am

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Well shot! I would like to see it with more contrast but this does give the feel of a foggy day at sea.

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by Harvey Edelman on Wed Feb 04, 2004 8:23 am

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Strong composition. Just need a touch more "pop" IMHO.

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by fredcor on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:19 am

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Excellent composition, quite unique.

And, I do like ebkw's comment about a foggy day at sea.

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by AlexC on Wed Feb 04, 2004 10:42 am

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Great fliers!!!

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Nothing that PhotoShop could not fix, great shot on a very difficult situation!! Congrats!!

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