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A few of these magnificent Shy Albatross were hanging around our boat while we were fishing hoping for an easy meal. This one got close enough for me to get a ...
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A few of these magnificent Shy Albatross were hanging around our boat while we were fishing hoping for an easy meal. This one got close enough for me to get a shot I have wanted for years. Shy Albatross are listed as a Vulnerable species.
Tasman Sea. Seymour, Tasmania.
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15 Comments | Report
ElaineFortunePhotography
 
ElaineFortunePhotography July 11, 2018
Fabulous...very captivating.
Nostroboy PRO+
 
Nostroboy July 12, 2018
Wooow awesome unique frame !
jamesrichardbruce
 
jamesrichardbruce July 12, 2018
Great Shot
BryanCaudill123
 
BryanCaudill123 July 16, 2018
Something touched my foot!!!!!! Haha great picture
lizziemidgley
 
lizziemidgley July 17, 2018
So awesome. What a great perspective.
CarpeDeeM
 
CarpeDeeM August 29, 2018
That's brilliant! Congratulations on your finalist placing.
cjkelly
 
cjkelly October 03, 2018
Fantastic! Well done!
Ambergris
 
Ambergris October 03, 2018
Love this!
Indigoseas
 
Indigoseas October 04, 2018
Fantastic
autumnmartinez
 
autumnmartinez October 10, 2018
I love the little feet!
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet October 10, 2018
great shot. like the colors
tetvet PRO+
 
tetvet October 10, 2018
great shot. like the colors
nina050
 
nina050 October 10, 2018
Love this!
apratimkundu
 
apratimkundu October 29, 2018
That is just masterful.
Michelet PRO+
 
Michelet November 02, 2018
Amazing shot
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Behind The Lens

Location

I managed to get this photo as the sun was setting and a storm was building about a mile offshore from Bicheno on Tasmania's east coast.

Time

It was very late in the day when everything came together for this shot. The sun was just about to drop down behind the hills.

Lighting

This photo was taken with natural light only. I was a little concerned that I wouldn't have enough sunlight to light up the Albatrosses feet beneath the water.

Equipment

Canon G7x mark ii in a Meikon housing. Hand held. Single shot.

Inspiration

I just love these impressive birds and I have been trying to think of a unique way to show off their beauty above and below the water all at once.

Editing

Due to the darkness under the water I overexposed the shot a little so that the feet would be clearly visible. I lowered the brightness of everything above the water and added some contrast and sharpness and clarity to the overall image.

In my camera bag

Canon G7x mark ii and a Canon G16 for macro.

Feedback

I rely on getting these shots without using a dome lens. This means I only have a small port to get the split shot with. I also try and get the animal comfortable with my presence so that I can get as close as possible. Great patience is needed.

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