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Black’n‘ Blue-eyed Gannet. by Peter Hornbostel

October 2024 - Black’n‘ Blue-eyed Gannet.

About the Image(s)

Originally Gannets have blue eyes. After a big bird flu nearly 50% of the bird population died, especially gannets. On Helgoland, a big breeding place of the gannets you could see the drama: Many nests remains empty. And some of the gannets had either one or two black eyes. They are not blind, but the eye got another color. It was some kind of coincidence, that I got a pair with two different eyes.


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13 comments posted




Hans-Werner Griepentrog   Hans-Werner Griepentrog
(Group 59)
Hi Peter, your visit to Heligoland was well worthwhile. Very nice high key photo of the gannets, beautiful vertical beaks and the blue eyes give your photo something special. Well done.   Posted: 10/09/2024 11:38:30
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Thank you Hans-Werner!
  Posted: 10/09/2024 12:06:38



Butch Mazzuca   Butch Mazzuca
I'm new to the group Peter and frankly was blown away when looking at your photos prior to joining. This image is spectacular - thanks for sharing   Posted: 10/10/2024 13:34:59
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Welcome to the group, Butch! And thank you for your comment, it is an honor!   Posted: 10/10/2024 21:18:56



Roy Lockwood   Roy Lockwood
Your photo is very deja vu as this is a photo I took this last July on an Island 10 miles off the coast of Maine. There only a few of these birds that show up, in this case 3 and stayed only a week. They are extraordinary birds as is your photograph.   Posted: 10/13/2024 16:03:31
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Tom Buckard   Tom Buckard
(Groups 21 & 48 & 71)
Peter, I am not not normally a fan of high key in nature but you Gannets are a pure work of art. They look like a piece that should be in a museum. Well done.   Posted: 10/14/2024 12:38:34
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Thank you, Tom!   Posted: 10/15/2024 00:38:37



Jan Handman   Jan Handman
(Groups 34 & 77)
Your image is stunning. Beautifully photographed and processed. It really stood out as I was scrolling through this month's images.   Posted: 10/15/2024 20:48:19
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Thank you so much, Jan!

  Posted: 10/16/2024 06:19:15



Kathleen Sewell   Kathleen Sewell
Beautiful Zen-like image of the Gannets ~ simply elegant composition!!! The two different eye colors add interest!   Posted: 10/21/2024 22:02:54
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Thank you, Kathleen. In deed, the eyes have document character!   Posted: 10/26/2024 04:49:23



Dr Ernoe Barsi   Dr Ernoe Barsi
I have taken the time to admire this lyrical picture multiple times. And I must say, you have captured this tender moment wonderfully.   Posted: 10/25/2024 19:55:38
Peter Hornbostel   Peter Hornbostel
Thank you, Ernoe!   Posted: 10/26/2024 04:49:47