tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post190290617852138723..comments2024-03-29T08:34:02.673+11:00Comments on Paying Ready Attention - Photo Gallery: Wild Bird Wednesday 143 - Shy AlbatrossStewart Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-18295861151952683802015-04-20T03:05:48.566+10:002015-04-20T03:05:48.566+10:00You have captured the beauty of the Albatross in a...You have captured the beauty of the Albatross in a wonderful series of photos.<br />MoniMinkamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662753697314405841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-9244120395311632862015-04-17T06:31:32.423+10:002015-04-17T06:31:32.423+10:00Wonderful close-ups! Too bad they have to go throu...Wonderful close-ups! Too bad they have to go through life looking so serious!Kenneth Cole Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034897745614006325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-21559726152948228132015-04-17T00:06:46.052+10:002015-04-17T00:06:46.052+10:00They are smaller than I expected - but oh so lovel...They are smaller than I expected - but oh so lovely! Wonderful beaks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-60529875521651239032015-04-16T14:41:50.156+10:002015-04-16T14:41:50.156+10:00They are beautiful birds Stewart. The bats at fed...They are beautiful birds Stewart. The bats at federation square were quite intriguing. Thanks for stopping by. Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03284847853657086710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-86011305816198283072015-04-16T13:37:52.028+10:002015-04-16T13:37:52.028+10:00Fantastic images of a wonderful bird. It reminded...Fantastic images of a wonderful bird. It reminded me of when I did a pelagic trip in Australia.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-55239466238246725972015-04-16T13:03:28.429+10:002015-04-16T13:03:28.429+10:00Great pictures, especially the action shots. Great pictures, especially the action shots. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-11393952984930183752015-04-16T09:49:44.886+10:002015-04-16T09:49:44.886+10:00Splendid photos of the Albatross. They are such i...Splendid photos of the Albatross. They are such interesting looking birds.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-42984536504243153652015-04-16T04:47:54.482+10:002015-04-16T04:47:54.482+10:00Ah such a distinguished looking bird with his deep...Ah such a distinguished looking bird with his deep set eyes and large schnoz ... and a reputation for bringing good luck or, if you read Samuel Taylor Coleridge a great burden, if you should kill one that is. I love this bird and am so glad you were lucky enough to spend some time with them and feed them. Your life was already blessed and now you have the luck that the Albatros will bring. Couldn't happen to a finer photographer, father and family man :)<br /><br />Andrea @ From The SolAndrea @ From The Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657271089899579261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-29882709746372631232015-04-16T02:35:52.773+10:002015-04-16T02:35:52.773+10:00Wow, absolutely amazing!!Wow, absolutely amazing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-15004479153646425032015-04-16T01:17:17.088+10:002015-04-16T01:17:17.088+10:00Gorgeous shots, Stewart!Gorgeous shots, Stewart!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-73425190123309739552015-04-16T00:52:48.800+10:002015-04-16T00:52:48.800+10:00Awesome birds, Stewart - that second to last shot ...Awesome birds, Stewart - that second to last shot is a real prize winner!!Montanagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428565909247665015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-59181060749494429402015-04-16T00:26:52.956+10:002015-04-16T00:26:52.956+10:00Better to be the largest of the medium rather than...Better to be the largest of the medium rather than the largest of the smallest---oops---isn't that an oxy-moron? LOL<br />Interesting bird though and you must lift EVERY wing.<br />MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-3633791055484400812015-04-15T23:13:05.820+10:002015-04-15T23:13:05.820+10:00Love those pristine white feathers - just stunning...Love those pristine white feathers - just stunning and your food-grab shot is great, Stewart! Beautiful birds! I would have fished just for them :)Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-88393482872519032062015-04-15T22:32:00.309+10:002015-04-15T22:32:00.309+10:00I have to admit when I first saw your photographs ...I have to admit when I first saw your photographs I immediately thought of the eagle from The Muppets! Such commanding looking birds.Jibberjabberukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-43481416261662586522015-04-15T20:19:53.765+10:002015-04-15T20:19:53.765+10:00An amazing series of photos! They have fascinating...An amazing series of photos! They have fascinating faces ... a little bit angry looking! :)maryaustriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555861581521059931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-1347957872683828142015-04-15T18:51:53.586+10:002015-04-15T18:51:53.586+10:00Great photographs of this bird species! I especial...Great photographs of this bird species! I especially like the action shots.Anne (cornucopia)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18397114017003817397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-1898597485006120412015-04-15T18:02:40.883+10:002015-04-15T18:02:40.883+10:00Beautiful photos of beautiful birds; but I have to...Beautiful photos of beautiful birds; but I have to admit I am jealous about that fresh fish dinner!!! :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-56232154947552093032015-04-15T17:19:08.041+10:002015-04-15T17:19:08.041+10:00Awesome photos of these handsome birds!Awesome photos of these handsome birds!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249439893293982706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-33457712379644914972015-04-15T17:05:06.529+10:002015-04-15T17:05:06.529+10:00All pictures are too goodAll pictures are too goodVineeta Yashsavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478215978379907361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-90724254628203137592015-04-15T15:57:02.108+10:002015-04-15T15:57:02.108+10:00Oh wow, Stewart!! Beautiful images and what a fabu...Oh wow, Stewart!! Beautiful images and what a fabulous experience! The Albatross is on my birding bucket list!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-70605026493623460272015-04-15T15:53:07.333+10:002015-04-15T15:53:07.333+10:00OH MY WORD, Stewart! I gasped between each of the ...OH MY WORD, Stewart! I gasped between each of the three words! What amazing captures! I kept scrolling back to see the fantastic shots. *sigh* and here I am with my meager shorts of plain birds. But I love joining up to your meme; the bird blogs only serve to encourage me to carry on trying. Thanks for hosting. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-66976676702352473212015-04-15T13:12:54.180+10:002015-04-15T13:12:54.180+10:00I never knew there was a "shy"albatross....I never knew there was a "shy"albatross. These look just like the ones I saw daily on Midway island, and have almost NO pictures of, but I will double check. GREAT photos! What fun to have them shadowing your boat! Love the action shot with the fish.A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-67805385087626427342015-04-15T12:55:57.911+10:002015-04-15T12:55:57.911+10:00Awesome photos, Stewart, especially the photo wher...Awesome photos, Stewart, especially the photo where one of the Albatrosses caught his meal. They are gorgeous birds and appear to be quite friendly. You indeed had a fantastic day.cedarmerefarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16884226522131587799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-72431594799805072002015-04-15T07:42:25.452+10:002015-04-15T07:42:25.452+10:00Wow..The one with the fish is superb..I love their...Wow..The one with the fish is superb..I love their eyes..They look very stern..Beautiful birds Stewart..AwesomeThis N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5613882486442283643.post-48782393659662797382015-04-15T07:03:03.454+10:002015-04-15T07:03:03.454+10:00Such handsome birds. These are wonderful captures...Such handsome birds. These are wonderful captures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com