The Gannets were the real reason for my longing to go to Bempton Cliffs this year. Such a stunning looking bird and even better when there are thousands of them soaring along the cliff tops.
I wasn't disappointed with what I saw and in fact it surpassed my expectations. I just wish it had been a little warmer and the light better, but I guess you can't have everything. It's certainly somewhere I will go back to, and maybe just stare in wonder again at one of natures finest spectacles.
Awesome series on the Gannets. They are cool birds! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteIs it ever possible to take too many shots of gannets?
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Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne (briefly)
Oh, they are gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteWow ........ this is really wonderful to see.
ReplyDeleteThe gannets are truly amazing birds and you have them photographed beautifully. Very nice composition and beautiful colors.
My sincere compliments.
Gorgeous shots..Great angles..especially like the next to last one..
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bird, it's colors are wonderful and so were your photos. Some great "in-flight" shots. My favorite however was the 4th shot down.
ReplyDeleteI never knew these guys were so pretty up close!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteThe 'chin up' shot is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteThis is one bird I would LOVE to find and photograph on our shores!!! Stunning images Adam...simply stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, I'm very impressed !
ReplyDeleteThey are such pretty birds - I've always loved that golden/yellow plumage around their heads. Amazing photos! I must get to Bempton Cliffs one of these days and take some photos. - Tasha
ReplyDeleteOh wow! They are indeed beautiful. Like the closeup in the fourth picture.
ReplyDeletethis bird was the reason why I went to Scotland a couple of years ago. As I was on a tour I could not get this kind of gorgeous images. Love it :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! What amazing shots Adam! I've only ever captured one juvenile Gannet in flight in our bay area. I'd love to be able to capture some images at a place like this!
ReplyDeleteWow!! What amazing shots Adam! I've only ever captured one juvenile Gannet in flight in our bay area. I'd love to be able to capture some images at a place like this!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very different looking bird. You got some great captures here.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very different looking bird. You got some great captures here.
ReplyDeleteHello Adam, I am just stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I especially enjoyed the flight shots.
ReplyDeleteso unique and so soft looking!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful series of these Gannet.
ReplyDeleteFlying photo's is wonderful to see, photo 5 I like.
Perfect photographed, my compliments.
A very happy weekend.
Best regards, Irma
I enjoyed your takes. Beauties.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous bird and your photography is really wonderful. This must have been a very fun outing.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous bird! GREAT photos!
ReplyDeleteSo good. How I'd love to see these in person. How I'd love to be able to take pictures like these (as long as I'm wishing),
ReplyDeleteWhoa!! Your photos are beautiful! I love gannets, although I've never seen one in person. I saw a documentary on the great sardine run and have wanted to see them ever since!
ReplyDeleteWonderful action shots, Adam.
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Stunning spectacles indeed ... worth travelling to see. Thanks for sharing such beautiful and clear pictures of a really elegant bird! #AnimalTales
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures, you can almost feel the strength in those wings
ReplyDeleteLovely shots - Gannets are one of the few birds I see on my regualr trips across the Bay of BIscay.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've captured them in a different phases of flight or on ground. Beautiful captures.
ReplyDeleteVerry nice photos ;-)
ReplyDeleteCĂ©line & Philippe
I think gannets are fabulous birds and almost don't look real, their faces are too comical!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for adding gannets to #AnimalTales (we had a lot of birds related posts this week and sorry I commenting so late – too many other things rather got in the way of blogging this week!
i love how you're photographing birds that so many people see as pests and too common. The colours on the gannet's neck looks artificial, as if it flew under/through some paint
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