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To get a good look at this rare bird I fully extended my lens to capture some details. Despite the twigs swinging in the wind in front of my lens, I took the shot before it flies away for food. It is just watching the sea when I took the photo.
When visitors to the Galapagos Islands are asked what the major determining factor behind deciding to take their Galapagos Island tours was, ranking high among nearly all respondents was the chance to see the Galapagos birds. It may come as somewhat of a surprise to learn then that in fact the Galapagos Islands have a surprisingly small bird population - with only 58 resident species.
Nonetheless, of this relatively small number of resident species of Galapagos birds, over 29 different Galapagos birds' species are endemic to the islands (or their surrounding waters). What's more, it's the only place north of the equator where you'll have the chance to see a penguin!
As well as being amazing fishing birds, diving from heights of over 8 meters to catch the fish below them, Galapagos Islands blue footed boobies are also famous for their colourful courtship dance. Overall, the blue footed boobies are often remarked upon as being one of the most attractive, interesting and fun of the Galapagos birds to see on Galapagos tours.
Info on on blue footed boobies taken from http://www.destination360.com/south-america/ecuador/galapagos-birds.php
Nikon D200
2008/07/10 06:55:08.2
RAW (12-bit)converted to 8 bit JPG
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 200mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/160 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
ISO 160
Optimize Image: More Vivid
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe sRGB)
Tone Comp.: High Contrast
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Image Comment: Copyright (C) 2008 Andre' Salvador
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: On |
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Hallo André!
A beautiful and interesting bird! You "silhouetted" it skillfully in front of this grey and blurred background. This emphasizes its particularity very well! Excellent note!
Greetings from autumnal Germany!
Frank
Hi, Andre,
Superb bird portrait! Excellent sharpness, good POV, nice colours! An interesting note!
Serghei
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