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In 2011 on the northwestern tip of Oahu a predator-proof fence (mongoose, rodents and cats) was erected to protect the breeding ground of seabirds including Laysan Albatross. The half-mile long fence designed in New Zealand has been effective and the bird population has increased. This past weekend I hiked about two miles to Kaena Point to photograph the albatross. Used the diminutive Nikon V3 and 70-300cx to get up to 800mm of reach. A few photos below.


http://www.thesmokingcamera.com/img/s9/v2/p330025399-5.jpg


http://www.thesmokingcamera.com/img/s6/v136/p175592638-5.jpg


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http://www.thesmokingcamera.com/img/s4/v11/p723821240-5.jpg



Dec 29, 2014 at 03:39 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


A very nice set Joe. 3 stands out ~ Ron


Dec 29, 2014 at 07:54 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


Good set Joe.


Dec 29, 2014 at 08:28 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


That is a gorgeous bird. #3 for me also.
Don



Dec 30, 2014 at 12:21 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


Lovely set !

Birdie



Dec 30, 2014 at 12:30 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


#1 really shows off the wingspan on this cool bird. Nice set, Joe.
Jim



Dec 30, 2014 at 12:33 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


Nice set.


Dec 30, 2014 at 02:54 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


#3 for me also Joe


Dec 30, 2014 at 02:56 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Laysan Albatross at Kaena Point in Hawaii


Thanks everyone. Regarding #3, for most of the morning I was at the nesting area near the shore taking photographs when I noticed a few albatross catching the updraft up higher into the nearby mountains. So I climbed to higher ground above and outside the fence area to get a better vantage point. From this spot I was able to shoot down as the albatross looped around and around going higher and higher each time. Sun was behind me to give me great lighting. Next time I may go to this same spot to get this same angle. Thanks again.


Dec 30, 2014 at 03:16 AM





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