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    Gannets from the boat ( set 1 )

    I mentioned a while ago that I made a two day visit to Bempton earlier this year and on the second day I went on a 4 hr boat trip from Bridlington Harbour at sunrise. The boat sailed around the Flamborough headland and up the coast to the foot off the seabird colonies and then out to sea a couple of miles to experiences diving gannets feeding . I have to say it was one of the best wildlife experiences I have ever had in the UK and well worth the money. The sheer number of birds flying close to the boat , the noise and the diving action was spectacular. Having said that it presented a challenging time photography wise as white birds in bright sunshine was a challenge in itself with exposure , but add in the fact that there was literally hundreds of birds in the air and diving at 60 mph into the sea all whilst standing up in a rocking boat on the swell of the ocean was interesting to say the least. All these shots were virtually full frame and most with a 70-200 lens at the 70mm end they were that close. I managed a few diving shots once I sussed out the flight patterns and tell tale signs and will post a few in due course when I have processed them . In the meantime here is a few of many flight shots and it gave me a different perspective altogether for photographing Gannets at Bempton.
    Northern Gannets ( Morus bassanus ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Northern Gannet ( Morus bassanus ) by Steve Dawes, on Flickr
    Steve ( LSINWP )
    1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

    #2
    Re: Gannets from the boat ( set 1 )

    Nicely done Steve.

    I have done that trip and there is so much action, it is hard to concentrate on individual birds. I left my big lenses on shore and just used my 70-200mm, with a 24-70mm in my bag. It was just Gannet mayhem!
    Colin

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      #3
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      Excellent set Steve.

      Bill.
      7D, 400D, EF-S 15-85 f3.5/5.6, EF 100 f2.8 USM macro, Sigma 10-20 f4/5.6, Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO, Sigma 50 f1.4, EF 28-90, EF 90-300, Sigma 150-600C, 430 EXll, Yongnuo 568 EX ll, Yongnuo Triggers, Yongnuo YN14-EX Ring Flash

      Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/94610707@N05/

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        #4
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        What a fantastic set, first one for me. Well done Steve.

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          #5
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          What a fantastic set Steve - Fabulous. The best Gannet shots I've ever seen on here or anywhere else.
          Trev

          Equipment - According to the wife more than a Camera Shop got

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            #6
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            Brilliant set Steve, No2 for me, stunning

            Paul

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              #7
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              Excellent
              Canon EOS R6 Mark II, Canon RF 100-500mm f4.5-7.1L, Canon RF 24-105mm f4L
              Please note: I do not have or use Photoshop

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                #8
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                Excellent set of photos, no 1 and 4 are my favourite.
                Railway Photography - Steam Train Photos

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                  #9
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                  Thanks for the feedback guys , have a few more to post yet so hope you dont get fed up
                  Steve ( LSINWP )
                  1DX, and 7D2 ,500mmf4mkii, 300mmf2.8, 400mm f5.6 , 100mm - 400mmmk2 ,70-200mm f2.8 ,24-105mm f4, 100mm f2.8 macro , 1.4x converter, 2x converter and a big dose of luck !!

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                    #10
                    Re: Gannets from the boat ( set 1 )

                    hope you dont get fed up
                    On the contrary Steve, look forward to seeing them.
                    Colin

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                      #11
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                      Nice series Steve, I’ll look forward to seeing more of them


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                      Peter

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                        #12
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                        Those are really excellent Steve - well done!
                        John Liddle

                        Backwell, North Somerset - "Where the cider apples grow"

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                          #13
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                          Originally posted by Trev B View Post
                          What a fantastic set Steve - Fabulous. The best Gannet shots I've ever seen on here or anywhere else.
                          I'll second that.

                          Brian
                          http://www.cbnatureimages.co.uk

                          http://www.flickr.com/photos/101212171@N02/

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                            #14
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                            Great stuff, would love to be that close to such a handsome bird
                            Canon EOS R5, R6 plus the usual suspects ......

                            https://www.flickr.com/photos/bo_fo_to

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                              #15
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                              Lovely collection, if I return to Bempton I will have to do this trip, well done.

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