Wings outstretched and on the point of taking off from a favourite perch, this gannet was about to soar.
A pair of nesting gannets showing typical bahaviour.
I found one of my gannet photos which I felt expressed the strong bond between gannet pairs, and then went to work on it! It is intended to feel more like a crayon drawing or painting than a photo, and I hope the end result meets with approval. It did get the highest of compliments from an extraordinary wildlife and landscape photographer friend when I sent it to him as a card on his engagement so it can't be too bad!
For those who enjoy simpler, minimalist images, this close-up of a solitary gannet might please.
A gannet sitting atop a favourite perch, spreading its wings, looked for all the world as if it was preaching to all and sundry. Meanwhile one head below appears to be watching intently.
Gannet in flight against a dark cliff background with sunlight shining through the plumage
