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tyro (30513) 2013-05-29 1:17

Hello Mariusz,

I don't think I've seen such a good picture of gannets close up before on TE. Not far from here off the coast of southeast Scotland, near North Berwick, is the Bass Rock which is apparently the largest single rock gannetry in the World. But, of course, it is off the coast and very difficult to access and so photographs like this are almost impossible to get.

I like the "aerial" view which you have here, the birds all huddled together on this big rocky outcrop. I like how you have included a distant view of the sea at top left too because that puts the whole place in perspective - the picture would have been far less interesting had that little piece of sea not been included.

Lovely natural colours, fine light, spot-on exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Super!

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. But, of course, you were looking for puffins and not gannets! I know that there are some puffin colonies off the Welsh coast but I don't know much about northeast England. However, not that far from the Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth is the Isle of May which you can get to by boat from Anstruther in Fife. Apparently there are lots of puffins there and I've heard they are not too difficult to photograph either. I believe it costs around £20 for a return trip by boat - you can check that website. I've never been myself, but I'd love to go sometime.

madhumita_roy86 (2344) 2013-05-29 9:13

Hello Mariusz,
very nice catch...
great top shot..beautiful thought..
excellent colours & contrast..
love their different pose & position....
good observation..fantastic composition..
Tfs! regards,
Madhumita.

rigoletto (34279) 2013-05-29 12:08

I had a laugh out loud just after clicking the larger version.
Seemingly, new eggs are on the road ;)
Well, you could maybe focus on the "hugging couple" but the crowd around them makes a good pattern.
Best wishes,
Deniz

jhm (211734) 2013-05-31 3:27

Hello Mariusz,

Also in Belgium get we everyday bad weather no sun and everyday a shower.
I hope everyday that we get a little bit sun, for to make a bike trip without rain.
Lovely picture with these seabirds on the rocks.
Nice presentation, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

Urs (14082) 2013-06-02 9:35

Hi Mariusz

The POV of these birds is great, or better unique. It so different from other bird sbots. The colour hues are superb. The white feathers against the rock, this contrast works very well. Good photo job.

Warm regards
Urs

Sonata11 (34119) 2013-06-02 21:09

Witaj Mariusz,
to rzeczywiscie pogody to nie mozna Ci pozazrdroscic. Natomiast un nas zaczely sie upaly, ok 92 F i wyzej. Nie ma tak zebybysmy byli zadowoleni. Chociaz w tym roku i tak dluzej niz zwykle mielismy przyjemne wieczory i ranki. Powracajac do zdjecia to bardzo mi sie podoba wykonanie. Czy to jest inna odmiana mew? Te maja lebki jakgdyby zolto-kremowe. Ciekawe ptaki, widac ze sa zadowlone tez tym slonkiem. Podoba mi sie.
Serdecznie pozdrawaim,
Barbara

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-06-03 21:56

Hi Mariusz
A lovely little gathering of gannets on a rock, wonderful capture and a real treat to see so many in one picture! It is evident you have put a lot of thought and effort into this image so close with excellent results all in full view. You must have approached them very carefully as they don't look bothered by your presence at all. This is a fine bird life shot.
Congrats, TFS
Best regards

josepmarin (59385) 2013-06-05 11:32

Witaj Mariusz,
this shot show us a cold weather, because of the attitude of these gannets crowded in the cliff.
The close-up and the good light give a good graphical quality into your clever composition.
A nice work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

nikkitta (17070) 2013-06-06 15:57

Hola Mariusz,

Nothing more funny that this note and the "just in time" capture, I imagine ( John Lennon) you closely watching and discovering the intimacy of the couple

Sense of humor is good for bad weather
Freezing but with sun, so not complains

Greetings wishing you lots of sun
Maria

delpeoples (60342) 2013-06-14 5:25

hello dear Mariusz

This has made me start shivering too, I bet that despite the lovely light, this place is windy and very unforgiving with the cold. Is this the same place that you took your little Star for her first bird watching trip? I suspect it may be, and I loved that photo on FB. The light here is exceptional, I love the pOV you chose and the graphism that all these birds make. Nice work, have a beautiful Friday and weekend.

Cheers
Lisa

COSTANTINO (115421) 2016-01-08 8:18

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
lovely photo with great originality
great capture with perfect pov
welldone and wellseen
your notes are really useful
I love all those birds enjoying
the sunlight great timing
regards
Costantino