2 gannets
This was taken in Shetland on the Isle of Noss which is a breeding area for about 5,000 pairs. This image got me a 2nd place in the RSPB 2017 calendar and will...
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This was taken in Shetland on the Isle of Noss which is a breeding area for about 5,000 pairs. This image got me a 2nd place in the RSPB 2017 calendar and will be appearing on the March page.
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Apr, 2016Views
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Awards
Hero Award
Summer Selection
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Superb Composition
All Star
Top Ranks
Top 20 rank week 1
Top 30 rank
Top 20 rankTop 10 rank week 2Top 10 rank week 1
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Behind The Lens
Location
This was taken from a moving boat off the island of Noss which is one of the many islands that make up ShetlandTime
Not sure I think it was sometime in the late afternoonLighting
It was a dull flat day, which is why I replaced the skyEquipment
It was many years ago and I can't be sure nowInspiration
The gannet is one of my favourite seabirds and this was a breeding colonyEditing
I replaced the sky, which was a flat grey colourIn my camera bag
Spare battery and cameraFeedback
Pick a calm day if you want to shoot from a moving boat
