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European Shags - a dream fulfilled

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Sindri ­ Skulason
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Apr 22, 2009 05:34 |  #1

Hi all

For a long time I've been dreaming about photographing the European Shag in full breeding plumage and this month I fulfilled that dream. We sailed to an island called Flatey in Breidafjordur and from there to a small island called Klofningur. I would like to thank Sigurjon (a member here and a good friend of mine) for arranging this trip. Here are the first few shots. Please feel free to comment (C&C). :)

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Apr 22, 2009 05:43 |  #2

"Touch of the Master"

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Apr 22, 2009 05:45 |  #3

Sindri...

These are off the ROCKER....:lol:

FANTASTIC/SUPERB/OUTST​ANDING images and your level of skill just amazes me post after post!!!

I just love #3 and #4 especially with those twisting necks and heads!!!

They all are GORGEOUS....;););)

Aloha!

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Apr 22, 2009 05:45 |  #4

Brilliant set of shots, how close did you manage to get, to get the first portrait.

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Apr 22, 2009 07:16 |  #5

What an excellent series Sindri. Some of your best work and a very striking bird. :)

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Apr 22, 2009 08:01 |  #6

Beautiful bird, outstanding images. Great job Sindri.

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Apr 22, 2009 08:10 |  #7

OUTSTANDING!
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Apr 22, 2009 08:18 |  #8

I hope you are working on a book, these are awesome!




  
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Apr 22, 2009 08:35 as a reply to  @ jlcarnagey's post |  #9

just marvelous!

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Apr 22, 2009 10:31 as a reply to  @ nwyman's post |  #10

Good Lord those are sharp, great job on a awesome bird...Jeff

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Apr 22, 2009 10:40 |  #11

Wow, those are simply stunning! Fantastic work.

I had no idea that shags can be that beautiful. We have them here in Trondheim too (at least I think they are the same species), but I have only managed to take a few long distance shots with a much too short lens.

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Apr 22, 2009 11:06 |  #12

Just incredible Sindri. bw!

I waa going to ask Sigurjon, in his post, if he knew you but I see that that isn't necessary.

Perhaps all Icelanders (correct term?) are born great photographers! :D

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Apr 22, 2009 11:12 |  #13

Absolutely outstanding!! They are all book worthy Sindri. Wow!




  
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Apr 22, 2009 11:25 |  #14

Congratulations Sindri. These are great shots. A pleasure looking at them.

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Apr 22, 2009 11:33 |  #15

Stunning photos, congratulations on getting superb shots

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