Black-browed Albatross gliding low over sea, West Point Island

At sea, West Point Island, The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) (December 2018)

This image was taken during the Fabulous Falklands trip organised by Natures Images in association with Falkland Islands Holidays and led by Mark Sisson. This image was taken on a boat trip between Carcass Island and West Point Island. There is a colony of Black-browed Albatrosses on West Point Island. Sea conditions were too rough to attempt a planned boat trip to Steeple Jason where there is the largest colony of this species of albatross in the world.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Black-browed albatross Thalassarche melanophris / Wikipedia
Black-browed Albatross / BirdForum
Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophris / BirdLife International

Shooting Time 10:16
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2000
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 400

Latitude 51 20 49.0 S
Longitude 60 40 36.3 W
Altitude -3.40m