Giant Petrel - Antarctica

[Alan Milnes]

Giant Petrels are a fearsome looking bird. They frequent penguin colonies and target young, weak or ill birds with a ferocity that is absolutely stunning as they tear these helpless creatures to shreds.

 

[Trent Watts]

You are a fantastic photographer Alan. Stunning images all.

 

[Alan Milnes]

You are a fantastic photographer Alan. Stunning images all.

Thanks so much Trent. Backatcha buddy!

 

[AlanLichty]

These birds have a rather ominous looking beaks up close. In the more distant shot in the first image they almost look like an overgrown seagull until you get a good look at the hooked beak. Very nice BIF shots.

 

[JimFox]

Wow Alan! You got in really tight! What great detail, and not a bird I want to mess with.

 

[BlackRockArt]

Giant Petrels are a fearsome looking bird. They frequent penguin colonies and target young, weak or ill birds with a ferocity that is absolutely stunning as they tear these helpless creatures to shreds.

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Alan, incredible shots, love the details.

Oliver

 

[Jeffrey]

They sure are large and powerful. Nice imaging. I'm heading back to the continent next week and will surely photograph them again.

 

[Alan Milnes]

They sure are large and powerful. Nice imaging. I'm heading back to the continent next week and will surely photograph them again.

Lucky you!! Would love to go back. Alas, there are many other wonderful places I have yet to visit. Enjoy the journey and looking forward to your images!

 

[Joe Colozzo]

great shots Alan