Albatross are stunning birds to watch. Simple as that. When you catch a glimpse of them you can quite easily see why early explorers had an obsession with them. Countless poems and stories tell of their graceful presence on the high seas, gliding over the swell and waves that were higher than the ships themselves. An interesting fact is that Albatross need wind in order to fly. Their huge wings catch the high winds that scream over the surface of the ocean, which is what keeps them in the air effortlessly. So, when there is no wind the Albatross can not fly and will sit on the surface of the water and wait for the wind to pick back up so they can continue on their way.
― Munia Khan
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The ocean is a very beautiful color. And the albatross is a majestic strong bird. No seabird can fly as far as he does.
Beautiful. The colors look stunning.
Nice picture
Wow what a nice picture!
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wow very cool shot of the albatross. now we know why they sometimes jus sit there :D
Another fun-fact - they are able to sleep in a flight ;). Only short periods though..
beautiful...
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What a surprise. I didn't know that they can't fly without wind. I'm almost shocked. Now I have to check if those birds are the only ones, that need wind. Do you know maybe? :-D And nice photo.
🔰 fantastic & delightful!
such an amazing photography. Rare click i must say.
Beauty of the albatross
They're beautiful! No wonder they got Charles Baudelaire that inspired when he wrote the famous poem.
Cool! Reminds me of the Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner! I have never seen an albatross.
They are majestic and we love how they are committed to their partners and their hatchlings. BBC's Blue Planet 2 did a great job in documenting their behaviour.
beautiful photography.
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nice photo
AMAZING <3
Look at that beautiful blue water too! You are in a place few people ever get to see. I'm so happy to see these photos posted here. I don't think anyone else here has this opportunity.
Every time I see a bird in flight
I yearn to know the freedom it feels
To fly away to a new dream and to a new place
Oh! how I wonder how you feel
to have a new adventure every day...
This photo is so skillfully captured... stunning!!!
This type of posts makes me want to find my wings. the wings that I have forgotten I have in this busy life of keeping up and saving face and so on and so forth.
Thank you again and please keep posting.
Oh my Allah, waww. Very very fantastic. When you can get that? @thomasjmitchell
Good pic, I myself was able to get a pic of a Bald Eagle earlier today.
Such beautiful creatures we’re lucky to have in this world with us. Lovely picture.
Nice picture
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You have some amazing photos!
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