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Soft-plumaged Petrel

Soft-plumaged Petrel (Image ID 25539)
Photographed byIan Wilson on Sun 23rd Apr, 2017 and uploaded on Tue 9th May, 2017 .
Resolution1318x1050
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ID25539
CommentDorsal view. In flight travels with rapid zig-zag progression often wheeling high into the air. Makes long glides on angled wings interspersed with quick, clipped wing-beats. Feeds by seizing soft prey from the surface. Usually passes quickly and does not hang around for photos.
EquipmentCanon 1DxII + 300 mm f/2.8 II + 2x III extender, hand-held.
Manual, spot metering, AI Servo AF with 4-pt expansion, f/6.3, 1/2000 sec, ISO 2500.
Processed with DPP4 and PSE14 with Neat Image plug-in.
LocationContinental Shelf break off Port Fairy, Victoria
Keywordsin flight, adult
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