Ancient Species

What's the name of this species,Kim? Never seen before. Very good composition and high-key effect.

It's a Frigate, in the Albatros family, apparently. You normally only see them flying high in the sky or up on a post and they are rather rare in this area. Interesting birds.

Kim, How lucky to see one perched. I like your b&w treatment here.

Excellent capture, fantastic job, very tasteful, Kim!!! Best regards.

I like the B&W, too. The background feels a little harsh, which I think suits the bird and the inherent drama of the shot.

I was a little disappointed the way these shots turned out - the original had a line of blue right at her head level and water for 2/3 of the shot, so it was very blah. I liked it much better when I got rid of the background and changed it to quadtones.

I like your treatment of this one, Kim. It has your fingerprints all over it. :-) I wonder what he's looking at....

Rare to see these sitting on a post and they are not common in this

area. Comments?

Very nice shot Kim, comp is excellent as is the whole shot.

Extraordinary b&w photograph. Caught my attention immediatley.

I really like this one for the absence of a background (which would only compete with the subject in this case) and for the contrast between harshness and softness.

Awesome shot, I love the composition and contrast!

Great shot, Kim! With the background gone, he looks a bit lost as if he himself is not really sure what he's doing there (especially as he's looking a bit ragged).

I really like it! I like the mood you've captured.

Interesting, definitely original.

It looks like a silky smooth Ilford B&W photo. Cool.

Excelente composicion, luz, B/W.y un bello encuadre, un cordial saludo Kim.

Strange lookin' critter, eh? I think they have quite a wingspan - unusual to see it scrunched up like this. Nice comp and treatment.

I believe they have a 90" wing span, which is why they do not land on the ground or water, Bryan. I had never heard of this bird until we saw one last week. Thanks to everyone taking the time to make a comment.

He looks a little worse for wear....and it brings a smile to my face.

Nice compositional choice. I, also like the B&W, hi-key treatment. He looks very lonely :) And as Linda says, a little worse for the wear !

Very interesting motif, and a well composed shot. I like your idea with the background !

Thanks, Linda, Jayme and Carsten. A very weird bird, but interesting to view.

This is so cute !! cheers Jana

I think this guy is just too cute. . . I like the fluffy feathers and the B&W treatment. . .is he/she a juvenile?. . . how big are these birds? . . .