Big Bird

[Ziggy]

These are Shy Albatross - wingspan up to 2.3m. Also known as White-capped Albatross.

Monthly pelagic cruises are run from Victoria (Aus) into the Southern Ocean where the continental shelf ends. Here's there's an upwelling of water rich in krill, squid and fish and that attracts a range of ocean birds.

Shy Albatross breed on islands off Tasmania and young birds will hunt as far afield as the Indian Ocean and South Africa.

A9 + FE 100-400 + 1.4 TC

• ILCE-9
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 433.0 mm
• ƒ/13
• 1/4000 sec
• ISO 1600

• NIKON D500
• 500.0 mm
• ƒ/9.5
• 10/30000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Tim Mayo]

That's a big bird! Nicely captured Ern. I love the tip of the wing just breaking the surface of the water.

 

[Ziggy]

Yes, it shows how completely at home in its environment it is.

 

[gfcphotography]

Love the shot with a wing touching the water. Super!

 

[Mike Renny]

Cracking captures!

 

[Ziggy]

Thanks for your kind comments folks.

 

[Ralph]

That 2nd shot is just so good of a capture.
It will be a shot that I doubt if I ever will get.
Top job.

 

[Ziggy]

Sure you will. Just keep learning and getting out there.