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Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

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p.1 #1 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

These are gorgeous birds with their colourful bills and soft grey feathers. They have a wing span of more than 7 feet! They are very difficult to photograph as they nest on very steep slopes. There is only one place on South Georgia where you can approach them with safety. They don't seem to mind humans at all. There numbers are said to be holding, but an accurate census is difficult as they nest in small and scattered colonies. Enjoy. Don


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Courtship
Canon EOS-1D X 280 mm f/4.0 1/3200 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV


	© DonGut 2013

Profile
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Landing in a stiff breeze!
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Flying by the colony.
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Jan 22, 2013 at 02:10 PM

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p.1 #2 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Excellent Don, I really like the perspective on #2.

Jim

Jan 22, 2013 at 02:31 PM

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p.1 #3 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Now those are just some super cool images Don. Nice composition, detail / color.

Jan 22, 2013 at 02:35 PM

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p.1 #4 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Excellent shots Don with the last two my favorites. Again birds I have never seen so these are all firsts for me!
Eric

Jan 22, 2013 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #5 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Great work on these giants of the sea skies Don. They really are attractive birds and we see so few on the forum. Well done

Tim

Jan 22, 2013 at 03:26 PM

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p.1 #6 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Nice job Don, must take quite an effort for them to get airborne.

Rob

Jan 22, 2013 at 03:57 PM

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p.1 #7 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Beauties indeed - what fun!

Jan 22, 2013 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #8 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Nice job Don, must take quite an effort for them to get airborne.

Rob
Thanks Rob. Albatross need big winds for flight. That's why they live in the south and endure the wildest winds on earth. It allows them to get airborne very efficiently. They are great to watch trying to take off in low wind conditions. Don

Jan 22, 2013 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #9 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

2 and 4 are both really good Don. You were quite close to these guys on the incoming flight shots.

Kirk

Jan 22, 2013 at 06:05 PM

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p.1 #10 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

I love # 1 & 2 Don,

but # 4 is right there as well.

Well done on this beautiful bird

Lil

Jan 22, 2013 at 06:38 PM

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p.1 #11 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Fine shots Don, well captured. #2 and #4 for me, thanks

David

Jan 22, 2013 at 06:58 PM

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p.1 #12 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Gorgeous shots, Don. Just thought I'd update you on the conservation status of these magnificent animals. The IUCN classifies this bird, the Grey Headed Albatross, as vulnerable due to rapidly declining numbers.

In my humble opinion, I find it essential for all us nature/landscape photographers to do what we can to support conservation of the subjects we love.

Jan 22, 2013 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #13 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

802walker wrote:
Gorgeous shots, Don. Just thought I'd update you on the conservation status of these magnificent animals. The IUCN classifies this bird, the Grey Headed Albatross, as vulnerable due to rapidly declining numbers.

In my humble opinion, I find it essential for all us nature/landscape photographers to do what we can to support conservation of the subjects we love.

Thanks. (not sure of your name). I think travelling to these areas and sharing our images is the best way to save these animals. Our guides seemed to have a more positive view of the status of these birds. Thanks for the info. Don

Jan 22, 2013 at 09:27 PM

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p.1 #14 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

KirkB wrote:
2 and 4 are both really good Don. You were quite close to these guys on the incoming flight shots.

Kirk
Thanks Kirk. The wind was blowing so hard it almost knocked you over. I had to hand hold my 500mm lens and the wind made it very difficult to stay steady. Don

Jan 22, 2013 at 09:29 PM

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p.1 #15 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

lovely Don .. #4 for me

Jan 22, 2013 at 09:42 PM

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p.1 #16 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Very cool birds

Jan 22, 2013 at 11:42 PM

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p.1 #17 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Excellent shots Don ! I love 2 and 4

Birdie

Jan 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

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p.1 #18 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Cool looking bird Don. Nicely shot.

Jan 23, 2013 at 01:18 AM

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p.1 #19 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Great shots Don, I like those flight shots.

Jan 23, 2013 at 01:45 AM

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p.1 #20 · Albatross; Grey-Headed. South Georgia

Excellent set. Thanks for sharing these Don.
Harsha

Jan 23, 2013 at 01:47 AM

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