Black-browed albatross on the Drake Passage

            The second day of our return trip on the Drake Passage as we approached the Beagle Channel was much smoother than the previous rocky day, so I was able to spend time on my veranda and out on the decks photographing birds. I was thrilled to find many albatrosses resting on the water and soaring by my veranda. 

The black-browed albatross is a medium-sized albatross, at 80 to 95 cm (31–37 in) long with a 200 to 240 cm (79–94 in) wingspan and an average weight of 2.9 to 4.7 kg (6.4–10.4 lb). It can have a natural lifespan of over 70 years.

I also captured a giant petrel, but focus wasn't as sharp on him, and it's kind of an ugly bird...

My 365-2023: #32 of 365

Taken in: Chile / Region of Magallanes / Caleta Banner (show map)

Taken on: February 1, 2023

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365: the 2023 edition

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, f/10.0, 1/640 sec, 371mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens:	EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/640)
Focal Length:	371mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 12.1 (Windows)
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