Farralon Islands

StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
edited November 11, 2015 in Wildlife
Wildlife forum is quiet so I said I might as well post something. Tried my luck at Farralon Islands - 30 miles from SF coast. Turns out most of the birds leave this time of the year. It was still a thrill!

All criticism and kind comments heartily cherished!

1) Farralon Islands

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2) Blue Whale - Never thought I will see one but saw this with Farralon in background

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3) Blue Whale proof thanks to it showing its fin

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4) Some researches still reside on the islands

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5) Humpback whale ready for deep dive with Farralon's in background - this is where continental shelf drops of

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6) Muir with lunch

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7) Pelicans preening

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8) Rarest of sightings - a Blue footed Boobie this far north

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9) Cormorants

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10) Ocean trailer

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Comments

  • Eldon SheaEldon Shea Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2015
    Classic shot of the humpback fluke--really nice with the island in the background and detail in the barnacles. I also like the pelicans. Too bad they chose a rock that was so close in color to their plumage, but that's what birds do. Great work catching a Booby! Nice set.
    Bryan
    Bryan

    Gallery: https://eldonshea.smugmug.com/
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 10, 2015
    Eldon Shea wrote: »
    Classic shot of the humpback fluke--really nice with the island in the background and detail in the barnacles. I also like the pelicans. Too bad they chose a rock that was so close in color to their plumage, but that's what birds do. Great work catching a Booby! Nice set.
    Bryan

    Thanks Bryan! Yes, I tried every trick to make Pelicans pop.....usually find it easy to delete stuff but somehow didn't do it on that one.....I love Boobies!:D
  • Eldon SheaEldon Shea Registered Users Posts: 145 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Is that what that T-shirt means? I've been misinformed.
    Bryan

    Gallery: https://eldonshea.smugmug.com/
  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Wow, you really livened up the Wildlife forum, Taz. I like the minimalist look and blue tones in #'2 and 3. Feels very serene and peaceful looking at them. #5 is special with the great background, water action and focus. I find the pelicans shot to be an attention grabber as they almost seem to blend here which makes the shot interesting to me. Carry on!

    Wayne
    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Taz #5 is iconic, nicely shot! I also love #7 the pelican shot.clap.gif
    Cristóbal


    www.mind-driftphoto.com
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Eldon Shea wrote: »
    Is that what that T-shirt means? I've been misinformed.

    Exactly!:D
    I have a T-shirt that I got from Galapagos.....I heart Boobies.....just don't want to risk wearing it at work!
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Thelensspot wrote: »
    Wow, you really livened up the Wildlife forum, Taz. I like the minimalist look and blue tones in #'2 and 3. Feels very serene and peaceful looking at them. #5 is special with the great background, water action and focus. I find the pelicans shot to be an attention grabber as they almost seem to blend here which makes the shot interesting to me. Carry on!

    Wayne
    Juano wrote: »
    Taz #5 is iconic, nicely shot! I also love #7 the pelican shot.clap.gif

    THANKS Wayne and Cristobal! Means more to me than I can express!bowdown.gifbow

    If you don't mind, can you say anything about #10?
    When I got it I thought it might be "something" but since then my own view of it has dimmed......
    What is it lacking or framing wise should I have done.......?
    This was on open see with dramatic light in background.......
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    The humpback tail fin shot makes the entire trip worth it!!!

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited November 11, 2015
    Sam wrote: »
    The humpback tail fin shot makes the entire trip worth it!!!

    Sam

    Yay!wings.gif
    Thanks Sam!bowdown.gif
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