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Thanks to all for the votes and comments on my Fox upload, its much appreciated as always.

Today I'm offering a Gannet shot, taken on Bass rock, Scotland

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:70.0-200.0 mm f/2.8
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:24 Apr 2010 - 11:04 AM
Focal Length:200mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/9.0
Shutter Speed:1/1250sec
Exposure Comp:-1/3
ISO:640
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:In coming
Username:mikeakabigman mikeakabigman
Uploaded:15 Dec 2011 - 8:27 PM
Tags:Bass rock, Bird, Flight, Gannet, Scotland, Sea, Wildlife / nature
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Votes:75

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STEVELIN
STEVELIN (e2 Member)
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143 forum postsSTEVELIN vcard Ireland3 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 8:36 PM
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fantastic in flight capture, nice detail on the plumage and excellent eye contact well taken.
steve

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tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
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5485 forum poststomcat vcard United Kingdom8 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 8:41 PM
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...with landing gear down tooSmile

Adrian

McClicker
15 Dec 2011 - 8:45 PM
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WOW what a Great shot

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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629 forum postsWhiteRose1 vcard England103 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 8:49 PM
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"Duck" or gannet? Grin

Dave

lonely_oryx
lonely_oryx (e2 Member)
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50 forum postslonely_oryx vcard England50 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 9:01 PM
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Stunning pose

achieverswales
achieverswales (e2 Member)
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achieverswales vcard Wales84 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 9:02 PM
0

A cracker Mike Awesome details.

Regards

Trev.

johnjo58
johnjo58 (e2 Member)
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johnjo58 vcard United Kingdom5 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 9:23 PM
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Cracking photo Mike great bird beautifully presented
David

mrswoolybill
mrswoolybill (Critique Team)
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130 forum postsmrswoolybill vcard United Kingdom333 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 9:29 PM
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Wow!
I have to say that I'm not into bird shots. I'm not interested in every-feather-sharp, focus-on-the-eye-or-be-forever-damned ID shots, I want images that say something about life and survival. This does. Absolutely brilliant.
Moira

franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2329 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 10:12 PM
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Amazing in flight image!

Ken

pamelajean
pamelajean (Critique Team)
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537 forum postspamelajean vcard United Kingdom1292 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 10:15 PM
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I agree with Moira, this engages the viewer, the action is captivating.

bryan26
15 Dec 2011 - 11:16 PM
0

Superb.

annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
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135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France16 Constructive Critique Points
15 Dec 2011 - 11:17 PM
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perfect in flight shot! Wonderful detail and wing movement
Bass Rock must be 'the ' spot for gannets.

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 6:03 AM
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A first class capture, Mike, pin sharp, wonderful detail, very well captured. Carol

barbarahirst
barbarahirst (e2 Member)
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barbarahirst vcard United Kingdom9 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 8:31 AM
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A big congraats on that well deserved award
This really is spectacular

terry_cavner
terry_cavner (e2 Member)
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329 forum poststerry_cavner vcard United Kingdom
16 Dec 2011 - 9:14 AM
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A Cracker !!

Chinga
Chinga (e2 Member)
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Chinga vcard United Kingdom
16 Dec 2011 - 9:43 AM
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Stunning capture! IB

GazzaG2003
16 Dec 2011 - 10:25 AM
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im in awe, stunning image, and i love that pose, beautiful detail.

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
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Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 1:45 PM
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Utterly stunning Mike. A superb shot and one of the best flight shots I have seen.
Ron

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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208 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 3:02 PM
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pure magic

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
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240 forum postsNiknut vcard United Kingdom50 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 3:29 PM
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Terrific shot !!!.....wonderful piece of action, & such gorgeous quality !!!!!

AnnChown
AnnChown (e2 Member)
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98 forum postsAnnChown vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 3:52 PM
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Brilliant!

M_squared
M_squared (e2 Member)
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M_squared vcard United Kingdom
16 Dec 2011 - 4:10 PM
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Great capture - with the horizon in 'just the right place'.

tedtoop
tedtoop (e2 Member)
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tedtoop vcard United Kingdom
16 Dec 2011 - 4:33 PM
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This is just one fantastic capture,brilliant.

JN_CHATELAIN_PHOTOGRAPHY
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716 forum postsJN_CHATELAIN_PHOTOGRAPHY vcard United Kingdom8 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 7:11 PM
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BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
JNC

derekhansen
derekhansen (e2 Member)
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96 forum postsderekhansen vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
16 Dec 2011 - 9:06 PM
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Wow! Brilliantly captured and superb clarity.
Derek

Skate
Skate (e2 Member)
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18 Dec 2011 - 11:32 AM
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This is exquisite and worthy of any accolade! Fantastic symmetry, feather detail, expression and in-your-face action. Inspirational indeed.

RockArea
RockArea (e2 Member)
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RockArea vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
18 Dec 2011 - 3:52 PM
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A very fine shot and you've certainly caught the scary side of these birds, Mike!

David

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
18 Dec 2011 - 9:12 PM
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Now Mike that is what photography is all about
brilliant timing and all the detail there
perfection
Lillian

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
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195 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
18 Dec 2011 - 10:15 PM
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A fantastic inflight capture, you've timed this one to perfection

EAS
EAS (e2 Member)
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EAS vcard Scotland13 Constructive Critique Points
21 Dec 2011 - 11:14 PM
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Stunning!

Ann

MartinG365
23 Dec 2011 - 9:04 PM
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Fantastic capture.
Martin

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
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FeatherFriend vcard England214 Constructive Critique Points
28 Dec 2011 - 6:02 PM
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Congrats on the well deserved GEA Mike, it's a cracker,
Geoff.

JoshReptiles
JoshReptiles (Junior Member)
3
United Kingdom
21 Feb 2012 - 7:32 PM
0

Lovely shot the wing span on that bird is amazing!!

Josh

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