Gannet on the island of Helgoland
Some insights into the breeding colony on the island of Helgoland
Some insights into the breeding colony on the island of Helgoland
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/1600 Focal Length 200/1 
Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, DE
Nov, 2019Views
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Location
Tjis photo was taken up on the cliffs of the German island of Helgoland. There is a large colony of the Northern Gannet on the island.Time
The photo was captured during evening in early August.Lighting
Basically, with landscape or bird photography, you should already be on location to capture the image, when the light is right. So, you have the idea about the photo you want to take. You are out on location and you wait for the right moment. And suddenly, the light you have been waiting for is there, not for long, and you take the shot you wanted to take.Equipment
As a camera I used a Canon EOS 7D mark ii with an EF 70-200mm f 2.8L iii. The lens was sufficient as the gannets are not so shy on Hegoland and it is possible to get quite close to the birds.Inspiration
It is so rewarding watching these birds in their colony or in flight. And I simply love them because they are so cute.Editing
I did post-processing in Lightroom, not much actually because the image was almost ready, a bit of change on the lights, improved clarity and dynamic, I reduced exposure a bit and slight adjustment on the tone curve. That was it.In my camera bag
For bird photography I usually take my Canon EOS 7D m ii, and 5D mark iv or EOS R. Usually I have two bodies with me. As for lenses, I use the Canon EF 600mm f4L mark ii, EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L m ii and the 70-200mm f2.8L m iii. There is also still a Sigma 500mm f4.5 available. I use Canon Extenders 1.4x and 2.0x. For the big lenses I use the Gitzo gimbal head on a Gitzo Systematic tripod GT5543ls.Feedback
What you need is an idea about the image you want to take. With that idea in your go out to your location. Go out when you hope the light will be right and be there as early as possible. If you want to catch birds during early light in the morning, you should get up in the middle of the night, grab your kit and drive to your location. Set up your kit and wait. When the right light comes, it will only be there for a short moment. The same goes for late afternoon, if you have made plans for that be there as early as possible and take the shot when possible. Actually the same goes for landscape, nature and architecture.
