Laysan albatrosses are known for flying over waves, tipping one wing and trailing its very tip in the water. Here’s nearly the same action over land. A little dangerous, if you ask me!Because it was dusk, requiring a slow shutter speed, most of my photographs were blurry. So, I just shot into the sun for silhouettes.This particular Laysan albatross kept circling over my head–so close, in fact, that my camera had a hard time focusing on it.And coming from the other direction, I finally got a decent shot, so you can see the bird’s coloration. I wish I could fly like that.
Beautiful photos, Kim. My favorite 2 are the first and last, although I love the others too. You caught the Albatross surfing so well, and as for the last photo ……..gosh! Such a catch, I want to keep looking at his head in particular. Do you know how many of the birds have returned to Kauai yet?
Thanks, Belinda. Hard to say how many have returned since they fly/nest all over the north shore and around the corner on the southwest side of the island. But hundreds, for sure.
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I sure miss seeing them.
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When are you due back, Diane?
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Love all your articles and photos, Kim, and really LOVE these photos. Thanks!
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Thanks, Anne. It was a special moment, for sure.
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Beautiful photos, Kim. My favorite 2 are the first and last, although I love the others too. You caught the Albatross surfing so well, and as for the last photo ……..gosh! Such a catch, I want to keep looking at his head in particular. Do you know how many of the birds have returned to Kauai yet?
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Thanks, Belinda. Hard to say how many have returned since they fly/nest all over the north shore and around the corner on the southwest side of the island. But hundreds, for sure.
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Silky sharp razors
Slicing sky in silhouette
Wishing I could soar.
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Love this haiku, Pammy! You got it!
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