Pigeon Guillemot

Gallery: AvianPosted September 28, 201095 views12 comments

From the same morning as the Jaeger, a PIGU changing plumage.

Thanks for looking; your comments always appreciated.

1D MkIV, 500mm + 1.4x, 1/2500 @ f8, ISO400, tripod, morning light.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on September 28, 2010 at 12:36 AM

Sweet shot Kwan, what an interesting plumage which I had never seen before, thanks for sharing.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on September 28, 2010 at 12:43 AM

We don't see many of these posted here! The changing plumage is very interesting and beautiful. You got a fine head turn and made the most of it. F8 really did the trick.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on September 28, 2010 at 7:04 AM

This is excellent KC, love the great low angle, plumage & eye contact. A lovely, interesting and appealing image.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 28, 2010 at 9:09 AM

Nice look at this beautiful bird which isn't seen too often. Exposure is spot on and details are great.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 28, 2010 at 10:05 AM

Interesting plumage patterns, Kwan. I like the nice angle you got.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on September 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Very nice. A great opportunity having these birds so close to shore on the west coast.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on September 28, 2010 at 2:20 PM

Gorgeous details on the eye and that black and white plummage is exposed to perfection. Beautiful shot.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on September 28, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Excellent Kwan. I like the head turn and the interesting plumage.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on September 28, 2010 at 8:51 PM

I've never seen one of these before. What an interesting looking bird! I like the image a lot with the pretty blue water and excellent detail on the subject. Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Greg Schneider on September 28, 2010 at 11:18 PM

Very neat bird, regardless of plumage. Nicely done.

Registered on February 9, 2008, 84 Posts, 138 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on September 29, 2010 at 5:52 PM

Excellent capture KC.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on October 1, 2010 at 1:19 AM

Wondeful shot on this unusual plumage. I like the low angle and the feather detail, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments