I had a birding day yesterday in the Port Macquarie area.
I started around Lake Cathie (silent h), then Dunbogan, Katang Nature reserve and then Pilot Beach.
At Pilot Beach I got a number of pics of a juvenile A Gannet.
It was a very overcast day and although I am a raw beginner with Photoshop I have changed the levels.
the last pic shows that the bird thought that he was a surfer
Nice! I would love to be able to take pics like these, but meanwhile, I can admire ones like these taken by others like yourself.
Karen
Brisbane southside.
Awesome shots Peter, i could watch these birds for hours. Just love the last shot it fabulous.
thanks
I will go back to Pilot Beach again
Peter
Good stuff Peter, and I can share your excitement . watching the juveniles is great and it gives you a good opportunity as while they are busy fishing they repeat a lot of the behaviour giving you a few chances at the capture. The adults are stunning too , I find it incredible to think how much they change from this stage to their mature colouring. They have just started up around here so I will be on the look out for them too.
Sunshine Coast Queensland
I've yet to shoot many water birds Peter and seeing such good shots as these makes me want to head for the ocean.
Great shots Peter, I just can't seem to get birds in flight photos, I especially like the last one with the wave.
Regards
Shane