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Before I post the Gannet shots I thought I'd share a photo of Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. According to Wikipedia: The Bass Rock is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. It is approximately 2 kilometres offshore, and 5 kilometres north-east of North Berwick. It is a steep-sided volcanic rock, 107 metres at its highest point, and is home to a large colony of gannets.

I joined a group of photographers who took a boat from North Berwick and landed on the rock just below the lighthouse. We walked up to the ruin you see bang in the middle of the rock and at that point we were surrounded by Gannets. The white you see on the rock is the whole colony, 150,000 birds. We spent two very interesting hours taking photographs and observing the behaviour. The noise was deafening.

1 - Bass Rock
http://m2.i.pbase.com/o9/73/302173/1/151659372.iLr8Ip8l.BassRock1.jpg

2 - Bass Rock with Tantallon Castle on the left
http://m5.i.pbase.com/g9/73/302173/2/151659385.rv2Z3VnF.jpg

Now for the boids

3
http://m0.i.pbase.com/o2/73/302173/1/137371530.l847p3dN.DSC_2650.jpg

4
http://m2.i.pbase.com/o2/73/302173/1/137371512.Vgy831cC.DSC_2456.jpg

5
http://m9.i.pbase.com/o2/73/302173/1/137371529.yvqzg96k.DSC_2640.jpg

6
http://m7.i.pbase.com/g4/73/302173/2/137371537.GoJqdOo3.jpg

7
http://m9.i.pbase.com/o2/73/302173/1/137371539.5hPuYJVh.DSC_2866.jpg

8
http://m4.i.pbase.com/o2/73/302173/1/137371524.1s29rL1k.DSC_2591.jpg

Comments welcome
David





Nov 25, 2013 at 04:29 PM
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Nice set and gooood information.

Thank You

Wacky roger



Nov 25, 2013 at 04:37 PM
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Very cool David...excellent series

Ted



Nov 25, 2013 at 04:52 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


Great scenery and outstanding gannets, David. You really caught some fine expressions.
Mark



Nov 25, 2013 at 05:00 PM
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Great series. Well done!

DaveF



Nov 25, 2013 at 05:29 PM
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Excellent set David!
#8

Mike



Nov 25, 2013 at 05:40 PM
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Hi David,
An enjoyable set!!
What a neat place to explore!! First two pixs are so very
The third pix is priceless, what a cute expression you captured
TFS
BeeBalm



Nov 25, 2013 at 05:44 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


Very nice, David!
The environmental shots are great and the Gannets are sweet and fun.
Chris



Nov 25, 2013 at 06:22 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


4, 7 and 8 are my picks David

Morris



Nov 25, 2013 at 06:34 PM
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very nice indeed David..


Nov 25, 2013 at 06:57 PM
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Tickle the tonsils! Very nice set David. And I especially like the rock shots. What a place. Makes Cape St. Mary's in Newfoundland look tame and boring.


Nov 26, 2013 at 09:10 PM
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Awesome set David! I love the landscape in #2 especially.


Nov 26, 2013 at 09:20 PM
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#5, maybe with a vertical crop?

Did you have to wear a Mac?

Tony



Nov 26, 2013 at 09:43 PM
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Very nice set, David. You got nice birds and I always enjoy to see your shots. Great work.

- Tam



Nov 26, 2013 at 11:17 PM
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super set David! love the bird shots but really love the shots of the island, very cool place, nicely captured, Thanks for sharing them with the bird shots!


Nov 27, 2013 at 04:13 AM
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Hi David,

What a adventure! Great shots and great narration!

Best,
Tom



Nov 27, 2013 at 04:53 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


Beautiful series. Sharp and well-exposed. Thank you for the enlightening narrative. My favorites are numbers 4 and 5.

Brian M.



Nov 27, 2013 at 05:37 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


@! how did I miss this set. Fine job with theze boids You have done a fine job getting the scene set. The gannets are fantastic! Great detail and love the sweet composition. Really like the connection un 4/5. IF's are A+

Wonderful efforts.
Brian



Nov 27, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


Hey folks, I'm glad you liked this post and the couple of location images at the beginning. I appreciate all of your comments and support
David



Nov 27, 2013 at 05:19 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Bass Rock & Gannets (8)


Wonderful landscape shots that really add so much to the story. The birds (although I would love to hear "boids" with your accent and not the guys who live not far from me), are just wonderful.
Must be a great experience to have such an amazing piece of rock filled with gorgeous birds in your relative backyard,
Eric



Nov 27, 2013 at 05:30 PM





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